How are disputes about issues like pets, noise and property upkeep handled?
One of cohousing’s great strengths is the assumption that members can work out their conflicts. Mostly we use consensus decision-making process, which tends to satisfy most residents and give us a sense of participation on challenging issues. We can, if need be, convene our conflict resolution team when a particularly hot issue arises.
AOne of cohousings greatest strengths is the assumption that members can work out their own disagreements. Most cohousing communities use concensus-decision-making which tends to satisfy most residents. At Springhill there is a disputes committee and a buddy system aimed at resolving disputes in a way based on Marshall Rosenbergs Non Violent Communication techniques.
