conciliation conference. Designated housing mediators shall
be appointed by the president judge of the court of common
pleas or an authorized committee. No fewer than two housing
mediators shall be appointed within the judicial district.
(3) A housing mediator must:
(i) Be knowledgeable in the requirements of this
subsection, the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of
dwelling units, including minimum housing code
requirements and the Federal, State and municipal laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to these
matters, and must be knowledgeable in the methods of
serving as a neutral mediator.
(ii) Have knowledge necessary to advise parties
regarding the type of funds and services available to
assist owners, landlords and tenants in the financing of
resolutions to housing problems.
(4) A housing mediator shall advise parties in locating
possible sources of financial assistance necessary to resolve
the issues between the parties and shall exercise other
powers and perform other duties as the president judge may
prescribe.
(5) A housing mediator shall conduct an initial
screening and evaluation of all contested housing matters
eligible for placement on the housing court docket.
(6) A housing mediator may conduct investigations of
matters, including interviews with the parties, and may
recommend settlements.
(7) A conciliation conference shall take place prior to
the landlord filing a complaint for eviction with the proper
court, unless a conciliation conference cannot be scheduled
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