The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber (Procedure) Regulations 2017

Adjournment or postponement of a hearing S

28.—(1) The First-tier Tribunal at its discretion may, on its own initiative or on an application by a party, at any time, adjourn or postpone a hearing.

(2) Where a party applies for an adjournment or postponement of a hearing, that party must—

(a) if practicable, notify all other parties of the application for an adjournment or postponement;

(b) show good reason why an adjournment or postponement is necessary; and

(c) [F1 at the direction of the First-tier Tribunal] produce evidence of any fact or matter relied on in support of the application for an adjournment or postponement.

(3) The First-tier Tribunal may only adjourn or postpone a hearing at the request of a party on cause shown.

(4) If the reason for such an adjournment or postponement is to allow the party more time to produce evidence, the First-tier Tribunal may only adjourn or postpone the hearing if satisfied that—

(a) the evidence relates to a matter in dispute;

(b) it would be unjust to determine the case without permitting the party to produce the evidence; and

(c) where the party has failed to comply with directions for the production of the evidence, the party has provided a satisfactory explanation for that failure.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in sch. rule 28(2)(c) inserted (20.2.2019) by The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber (Procedure) Amendment Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/378), regs. 1(2), 2(12)

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. rule 28 in force at 1.12.2017, see reg. 1(2)