Resolution Services

Landlord-Tenant 101 for Meditators

Date/Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Location: In person at: Milwaukie Ledding Library: 10660 SE 21st, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Cost: Free

Landlord-Tenant conflicts can be complex and confusing. This practical continuing mediation education (CME) session will cover some of the foundations of legal information and court processes that will help mediators ask better questions and support all parties in reaching resolution.

Topics include:

Understand the eviction process
Understand the difference of mediation pre-FED, after FED filed
Understand how mediation can work with the court process
Learn legal basics: Notices, stipulated agreements
Practice real life scenarios
Practice agreement writing
Examine mediator role with balancing power

Your Trainers:

Melissa Miller – Coordinator Landlord-Tenant Mediation Program Melissa got her Master’s degree at Portland State University in Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Restorative Justice. She has been with Clackamas County’s Resolution Services for the past 3 years. When she’s not hanging out with her family, she loves to do CrossFit and Woodworking!

Carley Adams - Program Manager Carley started with the Center for Mediation and Dialogue (CMD) Beaverton in 2012. Carley obtained her bachelor's degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Hawaii and then a master's degree in Conflict Resolution from Portland State University. Nowadays, most of her time outside of work is spent being amazed and exhausted by two small adorable kiddos.

RSVP: mmiller@clackamas.us

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Clackamas County Training Scholarship Application

We believe that conflict resolution is one of the ingredients to a healthy community and it is important to us to share these teachings. We also recognize that cost and time commitment are often barriers to potential participants.

Scholarship students will be expected to pay the opportunity forward by serving as mediation ambassadors. Some ways you may do that are to volunteer as a small claims or community mediator, provide outreach and education about mediation, or develop a project within an organization or community. The expectation is for approximately 50 hours of service. Resolution Services will provide support, coaching, and materials.

We are aware that there may be other barriers in place beyond financial, and that not everyone feels comfortable advocating for scholarships. You, the community members are important to us, we are happy to discuss concerns with you and attempt flexibility.

To apply send answers the following questions to rs@clackamas.us

Scholarship seats are limited. Applications will be reviewed and approved weekly. We encourage you to apply early.

Resolution Services values diverse and equity-informed partners. Please share what lived experience or demonstrated commitment you have to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Resolution Services will prioritize providing scholarships to students with any or all of the following:
- Commitment to provide mediation, outreach, and/or education within your own communities; or
- Commitment to volunteer with Resolution Services. Our two main areas for mediation volunteer opportunities are in our Small Claims and Community Mediation programs. We will talk more about volunteer opportunities in the training. In the meantime, you are welcome to reach out with questions or learn more about Civil Litigation Mediation.
  Please share how your plan aligns with these priorities:
What barrier(s) do you have to paying full price for this course? (Please share only what feels comfortable to share).
What else do you want us to know?

For information, contact 503-655-8415 or email rs@clackamas.us

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