Landlord–tenant
Resolve a landlord–tenant dispute — without going to court
A withheld deposit or a repair standoff can turn into a court date neither side wants. Elerion helps a landlord and a tenant work through the deposit, repairs, a lease disagreement, or the terms of moving out — and put it in writing.
What a mediated outcome looks like
A calmer path to a written agreement
Every dispute is different, so here is a composite showing how a mediation with Elerion typically unfolds — not a real case.
A tenant has moved out and expects the full security deposit back; the landlord is holding part of it for what they see as damage beyond normal wear. Both are one form away from small claims court, which costs time and settles little.
Each explains their side to Elerion privately, with photos and the move-in checklist. Elerion stays even-handed, carries only what each side agrees to put forward, and helps them agree on a partial return and a date for payment. What they both accept is written up as a short settlement — far faster and cheaper than a hearing.
What it costs
The traditional way versus $9 with Elerion
The same disagreement can cost a few dollars or tens of thousands, depending on the path you take.
Small claims court charges a filing fee of roughly $30–$300, award caps vary by state, and even if you win you still have to collect. A private human mediator typically charges $100–$500 an hour. Elerion is $9 per dispute.
These are typical estimates, not quotes. Real costs vary widely by dispute, state or country, and the people involved — verify the figures for your own situation.
How Elerion handles it
Built for a landlord–tenant dispute
Elerion is a single, neutral AI mediator. You use it — you never have to configure it. Here is what that means for a dispute like yours.
- Each side gets a private room, called a caucus — what you share in confidence is not passed to the other party unless you allow it.
- Elerion is neutral between landlord and tenant; it does not favor either side and does not give legal advice.
- You settle the actual terms — how much of the deposit, which repairs, what date — and nothing is binding until you both sign.
- Dollar figures in the agreement come verbatim from the offer both sides accepted, so the number is exactly what you agreed.
- A written settlement is quicker and cheaper than a hearing, and you avoid a public court record.
- A signed agreement is a contract; local rules vary, so it is wise to have it reviewed before you sign.
Elerion is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Attorneys are welcome and encouraged, and a signed settlement is a contract — enforceability varies by situation and place, so it is wise to have a lawyer review it before you sign.
Common questions
Questions people ask
- Do we both have to agree to use Elerion?
- Yes. Mediation is voluntary. Both the landlord and the tenant take part, and nothing is binding until both sign. Either side can walk away at any time.
- Is this cheaper than small claims court?
- Usually. A court filing fee alone is often $30–$300, plus your time at a hearing, and you still have to collect if you win. Elerion is $9 per dispute and produces a written agreement both sides accepted.
Try settling it the calmer way
Your first mediations are free — three of them, no credit card. Start whenever you are ready, and walk away any time.