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)[F1at 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
F1Words 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
I1Sch. rule 28 in force at 1.12.2017, see reg. 1(2)