According to the relevant regulations of the Supreme People's Court and the Ministry of Justice, after the homestead dispute occurs, the parties may also apply to the people's mediation committee of the township or town where they are located for mediation. The Supreme People's Court's "Several Provisions on the Trial of Civil Cases Involving People's Mediation Agreements" came into effect on June 1 1 2002.

The Ministry of Justice's "Several Provisions on People's Mediation Work" came into effect on June 1 1.

The mediation contract is valid.