Adjudication

Adjudication will involve a neutral third party, usually a professional conversant with the subject matter of the dispute.

Although the decision of an adjudicator is binding upon the parties, it is usually an interim one: that is, it will usually finally be settled using arbitration or a court.

Adjudication is more commonly found in disputes between a landlord and their contractors where it is a requirement of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.