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Explanatory note

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These Rules amend the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Property Chamber) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1169) (“the 2013 Rules”), which govern the practice and procedure to be followed in the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. The Property Chamber deals with applications, appeals and references relating to disputes over property and land.

Rule 2(2) amends Rule 1 of the 2013 Rules to reflect the conferral of further jurisdiction by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (c. 26).

Rule 2(3) amends Rule 13(1ZA)(b) of the 2013 Rules to make provision for appeals against financial penalties imposed under section 16I or 16K of the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50) to be included in the scope of costs orders made by the Tribunal.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument, as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.