Arbitration
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Arbitration is governed by statute. Agreements to refer disputes to a specialist arbitrator are often
made in a lease or building contract. Arbitration is private; the arbitrator’s award is final and binding
and is based on evidence put forward. There are limited rights of appeal to the courts on procedural
irregularities and points of law. This is a popular way of resolving property disputes where privacy
and speed are important