You can appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) if you think there was a legal problem with a decision made by the: First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Residential Property Tribunal in Wales Leasehold Valuation Tribunal in Wales Valuation Tribunal in England Valuation Tribunal in Wales You might need to get permission before you appeal . You can also apply to the tribunal if your case is about: compensation for the compulsory purchase of land discharge or modification of land affected by a ‘restrictive covenant’ compensation for the effect on land affected by public works a tree preservation order compensation for damage to land damaged by subsidence from mining the valuation of land or buildings for Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax purposes a ‘right to light’ dispute compensation for blighted land The tribunal is independent and will listen to both sides of the argument before making a decision. Help you can get A mediation service could be quicker and cheaper than going to the tribunal. Mediation is when an independent and impartial person discusses a problem with both parties to try to find a solution. You can contact Citizens Advice or the Leasehold Advisory Service for free legal advice. You can also find a lawyer . Call or email the tribunal if you have any questions about the process. The tribunal cannot give you legal advice. Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Telephone: 020 7612 9710 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Fax: 020 7612 9723 lands@justice.gov.uk Find out about call charges Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) 5th floor, Rolls Building 7 Rolls Buildings Fetter Lane London EC4A 1NL

You need to get permission before you appeal to the tribunal if you’re appealing a decision made by the: First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Residential Property Tribunal in Wales Leasehold Valuation Tribunal in Wales You can appeal to the tribunal without permission if your case is about a decision about rates made by the Valuation Tribunal in England or the Valuation Tribunal in Wales . You do not need to get permission to apply to the tribunal. How to get permission Ask the tribunal that originally made the decision for permission to appeal. Follow the steps on your decision letter. The original tribunal must get your request for permission within 28 days of your decision letter. Speak to the original tribunal for details. If you’re refused permission You can ask the Lands Chamber for permission directly if you’re refused it from the original tribunal. Follow the steps on your decision letter. You must do this within 14 days of being refused permission. It costs £242 except for land registration cases where there’s no fee. You may be able to get help paying the fee if you’re getting certain benefits or on a low income. You can apply for judicial review if you do not get permission from the Lands Chamber. Speak to a solicitor to get help with the application.

How to apply or appeal

Check whether you need permission . You can appeal or apply without permission in some cases. Fill in the form The form you fill in depends on what your case is about. You must pay a fee - you can apply for help if you’re getting certain benefits or on a low income. Form Fee Deadline Guidance First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decision Form T601 or Form T602 £303 - no fee for land registration cases 1 month of getting permission Leaflet T605 and T614 Leasehold Valuation Tribunal and Residential Property Tribunal decisions Form T601 or Form T602 £303 1 month of getting permission Leaflet T609 Valuation Tribunal in England or Wales decision Form T385 £303 28 days of the decision Leaflet T606 and Form T615 Compulsory acquisition of land (and other land compensation) Form T371 or Form T370 £303 Get legal advice - it depends on your case Leaflet T604 and T616 Restrictive covenant Form T379 £968 Get legal advice Leaflet T608 and T617 Public works Form T371 £303 Get legal advice Leaflet T604 and T616 Compulsory acquisition where owner is absent (greater London) Form T370 or Form T362 £1,270 Get legal advice Leaflet T604 and T616 Compulsory acquisition where owner is absent (not in greater London) Form T370 or Form T362 £1,150 Get legal advice Leaflet T604 and T616 ‘Right to light’ dispute Form T383 or Form T384 £1,320 or £1,650 Get legal advice Leaflet T607 Tree preservation order Form T371 or Form T370 £303 Get legal advice Leaflet T604 and T616 Compensation for blighted land Form T374 or Form T375 £303 Get legal advice Leaflet T604 and T616 Any other case See the list of forms Send the form You can either send the form online using the HMCTS E-Filing service or post it to the address on the form. What to include You must include: a copy of the decision you’re appealing against (if you’re appealing a decision) what your case is about, for example leasehold enfranchisement, rent increases, variation of a lease whether you’d like to go to the hearing - and whether you need special arrangements, for example because of mobility issues whether you’d like to call any expert witnesses a ‘statement of case’ - where you set out why you’re appealing or applying to the tribunal any other documents mentioned on the form What happens next The tribunal will decide if it can consider your case. In most cases you will be asked to attend a hearing to present your case. You can also ask for a decision to be made without a hearing. The judge will decide if it’s necessary. Get a time extension You may be able to get a time extension for any step of the process. You must tell the tribunal why you need more time. You must also tell the other party in writing that you’re going to ask for an extension. It costs £121 - make a cheque payable to ‘ HMCTS ’ and send it to the tribunal with a letter explaining your request. You must also send a copy of this letter to the other party. Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) 5th floor, Rolls Building 7 Rolls Buildings Fetter Lane London EC4A 1NL If you get a hearing You’ll usually be asked when you’re available to attend a hearing. In certain cases you may be told when a hearing will take place, but you’ll be told at least 14 days beforehand. Hearings can be held sooner than this under exceptional circumstances. You can call a witness to support your case. If you or your witness or representative is outside the UK and wants to give live video or audio evidence, contact the tribunal to request it. Tell the tribunal what country you, the witness or representative is in and what type of evidence is being given. You must do this as soon as possible. You can check the daily courts lists before your hearing to find out if anything has changed. Hearings cost between £275 and £16,500 (depending on the size of the claim) and are usually held in public. There’s no hearing fee for land registration cases. You may be asked questions by: the judge the other party, or their representative (if they have one) You can not claim any expenses for going to a tribunal hearing. The tribunal may order the other party to pay your costs if you win your case. You’ll get a decision in writing after the hearing, usually within 3 months.

If you lose your case

You may be able to appeal to a higher court if you think there was a legal problem with the judge’s decision at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber). Get legal help or advice if you’re not sure. You must ask the upper tribunal judge for permission before you appeal - you must do this in writing within 1 month of the decision. If the judge refuses you permission, you can ask the Court of Appeal in England and Wales for permission.

Legislation and previous decisions

Read the rules the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) must follow and its decisions on previous cases. Previous decisions Search the decisions database to see how and why previous decisions have been made. Legislation The tribunal must follow the rules and process set out in the: Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Lands Chamber) Rules 2010 Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2012 Tribunal Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2013 Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2022 Tribunal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2022 Practice Directions – The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Practice Statement – Delegation of functions to staff in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Fees Order 2009 Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2010 Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2013 Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 Court and Tribunal Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2024

Apply or appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)

Overview

You can appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) if you think there was a legal problem with a decision made by the:

You might need to get permission before you appeal.

You can also apply to the tribunal if your case is about:

compensation for the compulsory purchase of land
discharge or modification of land affected by a ‘restrictive covenant’
compensation for the effect on land affected by public works
a tree preservation order
compensation for damage to land damaged by subsidence from mining
the valuation of land or buildings for Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax purposes
a ‘right to light’ dispute
compensation for blighted land

The tribunal is independent and will listen to both sides of the argument before making a decision.

Help you can get

A mediation service could be quicker and cheaper than going to the tribunal. Mediation is when an independent and impartial person discusses a problem with both parties to try to find a solution.

You can contact Citizens Advice or the Leasehold Advisory Service for free legal advice. You can also find a lawyer.

Call or email the tribunal if you have any questions about the process. The tribunal cannot give you legal advice.

Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)
Telephone: 020 7612 9710
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Fax: 020 7612 9723
[email protected]
Find out about call charges

Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber)

5th floor, Rolls Building

7 Rolls Buildings

Fetter Lane

London

EC4A 1NL

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