THE TRUE COST OF ESCALATION Formal dispute resolution often comes with hidden costs. Beyond legal fees, there is the staff time spent gathering documentation, the delay in resolving issues, and the damage to tenant or vendor relationships. It can even affect your reputation through public records or negative reviews. In many cases, the longer a dispute drags on, the harder it becomes to reach a satisfactory outcome. Tension hardens. Positions become entrenched. And sometimes, even a win does not feel like one after it has drained resources over months or years.
The figures shown are representative estimates based on industry averages, for illustrative purposes only.
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