Tribunals

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Some disputes about your home can’t be dealt with in court, but instead must be dealt with by a tribunal. The tribunal is a special kind of court that only deals with certain types of disagreement. The main housing-related tribunals fall under the same umbrella body - the Residential Property Tribunal Service (RPTS).

Rent assessment committees

If you think the amount of rent you have to pay, or a rent increase, is excessive, you may be able to challenge it by applying to a rent assessment committee. Whether you can do this, and your chances of success, will depend on the type of tenancy you have.

Leasehold valuation tribunals

If you are a leaseholder and are having problems negotiating with your freeholder, a leasehold valuation tribunal (LVT) may be able to help. They can settle most financial disputes and may be able to sort out disagreements about the quality of services provided.