25Costs of mediation

25 Costs of mediation

(1)  Except as agreed in writing between the parties to a protected lease –

(a) each party to proceedings under this Act before the Mediation Provider is to bear the party’s own costs; and

(b) the lessor and the lessee are jointly and severally liable for any fees payable by the parties under subsection (2) .

(2)  The Mediation Provider may determine the fees payable to the Mediation Provider, by a lessor and a lessee, for the costs of any services provided to them under this Act by the Mediation Provider.