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First-tier Tribunal Residential Property rent cases (T540)

Published 2017-01-01Last updated 2024-09-04

This guide helps you understand what happens when taking part in an application to the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber (Residential Property) about a rent dispute or issue.

The guidance explains:

  • the 2 types of rent case
  • who does what in the tribunal
  • what happens once the tribunal receives an application
  • what happens at a hearing
  • how the rent will be decided
  • how to appeal if you disagree

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