Article 5 Amendments to Lands Tribunal Rules 1996

(1)

In rule 6(1)(b)—

(a)

before “where the appeal is made” insert “subject to paragraph (1B), ”; and

(b)

omit “by the authority”.

(2)

After rule 6(1) insert—

“(1A)

Paragraph (1B) applies to—

(a)

an appeal under section 175 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 against a decision of the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal; or

(b)

an appeal under section 231 of the Housing Act 2004 against a decision of the residential property tribunal.

(1B)

Subject to rule 35A, if it is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice to do so, the Tribunal may direct—

(a)

that a shorter period be substituted for the period of 28 days in paragraph (1)(b); or

(b)

that the application to the first-tier tribunal for permission to appeal shall stand as notice under paragraph (1).”.