Consultation announced on new rules for LVT

In 2013 a new First Tier Tribunal, Property Chamber will be introduced which will comprise: Rent Assessment Committees; Rent Tribunals; Residential Property Tribunals; Leasehold Valuation Tribunals; and Agricultural Land Tribunals. The Tribunal Procedure Committee of the Ministry of Justice is currently conducting a consultation exercise to seek views on the proposed rules for the Property Chamber. The proposed draft Property Chamber Rules 2013 aims to consolidate and reform the rules of procedure governing proceedings in the above tribunals, and the consultation paper gives further details of what the proposed changes are.  The Consultation closes on 6th September 2012, and a link for responses will be available on www.newsontheblock.com.