Common use of Agreement to Mediate Clause in Contracts

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of Renter’s Rent and Owner’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner and Renter, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner and Renter located within 15 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner and Renter shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner and Renter may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner and Renter. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of Renter’s Occupant's Rent and Owner’s Owner 's right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if anyany (Excluded Claims); that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise otherwise, before commencing any litigation, will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner and Renter Occupant located within 15 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner Operator and Renter Lessee pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner Operator and Renter Lessee agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of RenterXxxxxx’s Rent and OwnerOperator’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or tow any vehicle stored; evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') “Excluded Claims”); between or involving Owner Operator and RenterLessee, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise otherwise, before commencing any litigation, will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner Operator and Renter Lessee located within 15 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner Operator and Renter Lessee shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Operator and Renter Lessee may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Operator and RenterXxxxxx. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of Renter’s Occupant's Rent and Owner’s 's right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation. In the event of a dispute the Owner shall provide notice, claimin writing, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise to the Occupant of its intent to arbitrate and shall select the names of three mediators from the Connecticut Bar Association's list of approved mediators to the Occupant. Occupant shall within ten (''claim''10) between or involving Owner days provide written notice of its choice of three (3) arbitrators from the list and Renter, whether arising out of or relating in any way within five (5) days the parties shall agree to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours arbitrate before any mediation organization approved by Owner and Renter located within 15 miles one of the Facilitysix (6) so selected. If Occupant shall fail to provide a list to the Owner within ten (10) days of Owner's demand for arbitration, Owner shall be entitled to select an arbitrator from its list and proceed to arbitration. In the mediation, Owner and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of RenterOccupant’s Rent and Owner’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''‘’claim''’’) between or involving Owner and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner and Renter Occupant located within 15 30 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter Xxxxxx agree as follows: with the exception of non-non- payment of Renter’s Rent Xxxxxx's rent and Owner’s 's right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that , any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner and Renter, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, duty or otherwise will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner and Renter located within 15 miles of the FacilityRenter. In the mediation, Owner and Renter shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their our respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner and Renter may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner and Renter. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner Operator and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of Renter’s Occupant's Rent and Owner’s Operator s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if anyany (Excluded Claims); that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner Operator and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise otherwise, before commencing any litigation, will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner Operator and Renter Occupant located within 15 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Operator and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in SelfPortable-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively inexpensively, and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner Operator and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of RenterOccupant’s Rent and OwnerOperator’s right to conduct a enforce its lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, repossess the Container to protect Operator’s lien, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner Operator and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, duty or otherwise will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner Operator and Renter located within 15 miles of the FacilityOccupant. In the mediation, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their our respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Operator and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there There is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what between parties. What is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible. To that end, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter pledge Landlord may or may not elect to use mediation to resolve differences and to use between the procedures specified parties. Landlord will not elect mediation in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter agree as follows: with the exception cases of non-payment of RenterTenant’s Rent and Ownerrent or in cases dealing with Landlord’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, sale or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, Default. Landlord may or apply may not elect to use mediation in the security deposit, if any; that following circumstances: any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''“claim''”) between or involving Owner Landlord and RenterTenant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any dutyduty or otherwise. If the Landlord elects mediation, the procedures specified in this Agreement shall be used. Therefore, if the Landlord elects mediation, the Landlord and Tenant agree as follows: the litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy or otherwise will proceeding may be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight (8) hours before any a mediation organization approved by Owner Landlord and Renter located within 15 miles of Tenant. If the Facility. In the Landlord elects mediation, Owner Landlord and Renter Tenant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their our respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Landlord and Renter Tenant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Landlord and RenterTenant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner Operator and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of RenterOccupant’s Rent and OwnerOperator’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, tow any Vehicle stored, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') “Excluded Claims”); between or involving Owner Operator and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise otherwise, before commencing any litigation, will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner Operator and Renter Occupant located within 15 Fifteen (15) miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Operator and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there There is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what between parties. What is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible. To that end, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter pledge Landlord may or may not elect to use mediation to resolve differences and to use between the procedures specified parties. Landlord will not elect mediation in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter agree as follows: with the exception cases of non-payment of RenterTenant’s Rent and Ownerrent or in cases dealing with Xxxxxxxx’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, sale or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, Default. Landlord may or apply may not elect to use mediation in the security deposit, if any; that following circumstances: any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''“claim''”) between or involving Owner Landlord and RenterTenant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any dutyduty or otherwise. If the Landlord elects mediation, the procedures specified in this Agreement shall be used. Therefore, if the Landlord elects mediation, the Landlord and Xxxxxx agree as follows: the litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy or otherwise will proceeding may be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight (8) hours before any a mediation organization approved by Owner Landlord and Renter located within 15 miles of Tenant. If the Facility. In the Landlord elects mediation, Owner Landlord and Renter Tenant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their our respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Landlord and Renter Tenant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Landlord and RenterTenant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of Renter’s Your Rent and Owner’s Our right to conduct a lien sale, or declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Services Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise will otherwise, before commencing any sort of litigation, shall be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight four (4) hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner and Renter Occupant located within 15 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner and Renter You shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner and Renter You may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner and RenterYou. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner Operator and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of RenterOccupant’s Rent and OwnerOperator’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, tow any vehicle stored, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') “Excluded Claims”); between or involving Owner Operator and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise otherwise, before commencing any litigation, will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner Operator and Renter Occupant located within 15 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Operator and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner Operator and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of Renter’s Occupant's Rent and Owner’s Operator 's right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if anyany (Excluded Claims); that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner Operator and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise otherwise, before commencing any litigation, will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner Operator and Renter Occupant located within 15 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Operator and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner Operator and Renter Occupant pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of RenterOccupant’s Rent and OwnerOperator’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner Operator and RenterOccupant, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner Operator and Renter Occupant located within 15 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner Operator and Renter Occupant may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner Operator and RenterOccupant. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter Xxxxxx agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of Renter’s Rent Xxxxxx's rent and Owner’s 's right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that , any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner and Renter, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, duty or otherwise will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner and Renter located within 15 miles of the FacilityRenter. In the mediation, Owner and Renter shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their our respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner and Renter may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner and Renter. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.

Agreement to Mediate. Realizing that in Self-Storage relationships there is always a possibility of differences of opinion or other disagreements and that what is most important is to resolve any disputes amicably, quickly, inexpensively and professionally and to return to business as soon as possible, it is with that spirit of cooperation that Owner and Renter pledge to resolve differences and to use the procedures specified in this Rental Agreement. Therefore, Owner and Renter Xxxxxx agree as follows: with the exception of non-payment of RenterXxxxxx’s Rent and Owner’s right to conduct a lien sale, declare an abandonment, or evict as a result of Default under this Rental Agreement, or apply the security deposit, if any; that any litigation, claim, dispute, suit, action, controversy, proceeding or otherwise (''claim'') between or involving Owner and Renter, whether arising out of or relating in any way to this Rental Agreement and/or any other document, any alleged breach of any duty, or otherwise will be submitted to non-binding mediation for a minimum of eight hours before any mediation organization approved by Owner and Renter located within 15 60 miles of the Facility. In the mediation, Owner and Renter shall each be represented by an individual authorized to make binding commitments on their respective behalves and may be represented by counsel. In addition, Owner and Renter may, with permission of the mediator, bring such additional persons as are needed to respond to questions, contribute information and participate in the negotiations. The fees and expenses of the mediator and/or mediation organization shall be shared equally by Owner and Renter. The mediator shall be disqualified as a witness, consultant, expert or counsel for any party with respect to the dispute and any related matters.