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You can appeal to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) if you think there was a legal problem with a decision made by the:

• First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

You can also apply to the tribunal if your case is about:

• compensation for the compulsory purchase of land
• discharge or modification of land affected by a 鈥榬estrictive covenant鈥�
• compensation for the effect on land affected by public works
• a tree preservation order
• compensation for damage to land damaged by subsidence from mining
• the valuation of land or buildings for Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax purposes
• a 鈥榬ight to light鈥� dispute
• compensation for blighted land

The tribunal is independent and will listen to both sides of the argument before making a decision.

Help you can get

A could be quicker and cheaper than going to the tribunal. Mediation is when an independent and impartial person discusses a problem with both parties to try to find a solution.

You can contact or the for free legal advice. You can also find a lawyer.

Call or email the tribunal if you have any questions about the process. The tribunal cannot give you legal advice.

You need to get permission before you appeal to the tribunal if you鈥檙e appealing a decision made by the:

• First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

You can appeal to the tribunal without permission if your case is about a decision about rates made by the or the .

How to get permission

Ask the tribunal that originally made the decision for permission to appeal. Follow the steps on your decision letter.

The original tribunal must get your request for permission within 28 days of your decision letter. Speak to the original tribunal for details.

If you鈥檙e refused permission

You can ask the Lands Chamber for permission directly if you鈥檙e refused it from the original tribunal. Follow the steps on your decision letter.

You must do this within 14 days of being refused permission.

It costs 拢242 except for land registration cases where there鈥檚 no fee. You may be able to get help paying the fee if you鈥檙e getting certain benefits or on a low income.

You can apply for judicial review if you do not get permission from the Lands Chamber. Speak to a solicitor to get help with the application.

Check whether you need permission. You can appeal or apply without permission in some cases.

Fill in the form

The form you fill in depends on what your case is about.

You must pay a fee - you can apply for help if you鈥檙e getting certain benefits or on a low income.

Type of case	Form	Fee	Deadline	Guidance
First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) decision	Form T601 or Form T602	拢303 - no fee for land registration cases	1 month of getting permission	Leaflet T605 and T614
Leasehold Valuation Tribunal and Residential Property Tribunal decisions	Form T601 or Form T602	拢303	1 month of getting permission	Leaflet T609
Valuation Tribunal in England or Wales decision	Form T385	拢303	28 days of the decision	Leaflet T606 and Form T615
Compulsory acquisition of land (and other land compensation)	Form T371 or Form T370	拢303	Get legal advice - it depends on your case	Leaflet T604 and T616
Restrictive covenant	Form T379	拢968	Get legal advice	Leaflet T608 and T617
Public works	Form T371	拢303	Get legal advice	Leaflet T604 and T616
Compulsory acquisition where owner is absent (greater London)	Form T370 or Form T362	拢1,270	Get legal advice	Leaflet T604 and T616
Compulsory acquisition where owner is absent (not in greater London)	Form T370 or Form T362	拢1,150	Get legal advice	Leaflet T604 and T616
鈥楻ight to light鈥� dispute	Form T383 or Form T384	拢1,320 or 拢1,650	Get legal advice	Leaflet T607
Tree preservation order	Form T371 or Form T370	拢303	Get legal advice	Leaflet T604 and T616
Compensation for blighted land	Form T374 or Form T375	拢303	Get legal advice	Leaflet T604 and T616

For any other case see the list of forms.

Send the form

You can either send the form online using the HMCTS E-Filing service or post it to the address on the form.

What to include

You must include:

• a copy of the decision you鈥檙e appealing against (if you鈥檙e appealing a decision)
• what your case is about, for example leasehold enfranchisement, rent increases, variation of a lease
• whether you鈥檇 like to go to the hearing - and whether you need special arrangements, for example because of mobility issues
• whether you鈥檇 like to call any expert witnesses
• a 鈥榮tatement of case鈥� - where you set out why you鈥檙e appealing or applying to the tribunal
• any other documents mentioned on the form

What happens next

The tribunal will decide if it can consider your case.

In most cases you will be asked to attend a hearing to present your case. You can also ask for a decision to be made without a hearing. The judge will decide if it鈥檚 necessary.

Get a time extension

You may be able to get a time extension for any step of the process. You must tell the tribunal why you need more time. You must also tell the other party in writing that you鈥檙e going to ask for an extension.

It costs 拢121 - make a cheque payable to 鈥�HMCTS鈥� and send it to the tribunal with a letter explaining your request. You must also send a copy of this letter to the other party.

If you get a hearing

You鈥檒l usually be asked when you鈥檙e available to attend a hearing. In certain cases you may be told when a hearing will take place, but you鈥檒l be told at least 14 days beforehand. Hearings can be held sooner than this under exceptional circumstances. You can call a witness to support your case.

If you or your witness or representative is outside the UK and wants to give live video or audio evidence, contact the tribunal to request it. Tell the tribunal what country you, the witness or representative is in and what type of evidence is being given. You must do this as soon as possible.

You can check the before your hearing to find out if anything has changed.

You may be asked questions by:

• the judge
• the other party, or their representative (if they have one)

You can not claim any expenses for going to a tribunal hearing. The tribunal may order the other party to pay your costs if you win your case.

You鈥檒l get a decision in writing after the hearing, usually within 3 months.

If you disagree with the costs

You can apply for an 鈥榓ssessment of costs鈥� if you won the case but disagree with the costs.聽

You must apply to the tribunal within 3 months of getting the final decision after an appeal.

You may be able to appeal to a higher court if you think there was a legal problem with the judge鈥檚 decision at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber). Get legal help or advice if you鈥檙e not sure.

You must ask the upper tribunal judge for permission before you appeal - you must do this in writing within 1 month of the decision.

If the judge refuses you permission, you can ask the Court of Appeal in England and Wales for permission.

Read the rules the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) must follow and its decisions on previous cases.

Previous decisions

Search the to see how and why previous decisions have been made.

Legislation

The tribunal must follow the rules and process set out in the: