HRS §672E-7
Mediation after a construction claim is filed
If you and the other side cannot settle your construction claim, you must try mediation once. You do not have to mediate more than once. Mediation must finish within 12 months of filing the claim, unless you both agree or a court says otherwise.
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The statute, as written — Mediation
(a) If the parties are unable to resolve the claim pursuant to section 672E-5 or 672E-6, all parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation, even if mediation is not otherwise ordered or mandated by contract or by law; provided that the parties shall not be required to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation more than once. (b) Mediation shall be completed within twelve months of the filing of the notice of the claim, unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise.
Sections this one refers to
§672E-5 Accepting a contractor's settlement offer and allowing repairs
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