Article 7 Amendments to Lands Tribunal Rules 1996

In rule 8(2) and (3), for “Within 28 days of service” substitute “Subject to paragraph (4B), within 28 days of service”.

In rule 8(4), for “Where a party receives” substitute “Subject to paragraph (4B), where a party receives”.

After rule 8(4) insert—

“(4A)

Paragraph (4B) 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.

(4B)

Subject to rule 35A, if it is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice to do so, the Tribunal may direct that a shorter period be substituted for the period of 28 days in paragraph (2), (3) or (4).”.