The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013

PART 1 Provisions consequential upon transfer of functions from rent assessment committees for areas in England

Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951

1.  The Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951(1) is amended as follows.

2.  In section 22 (facilities for action on behalf of men serving abroad in proceedings as to tenancies)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “a rent tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (2), for “a rent tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in subsection (3A), omit “or rent assessment committee” in both places.

Leasehold Reform Act 1967

3.  The Leasehold Reform Act 1967(2) is amended as follows.

4.  In section 9 (purchase price and costs of enfranchisement, and tenant’s right to withdraw), in subsection (4A)(3), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

5.  In section 14 (obligation to grant extended lease), in subsection (2A)(4), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

6.  In section 21(5) (jurisdiction of leasehold valuation tribunals)—

(a) in the heading, omit “leasehold valuation”;

(b) in subsections (1), (1B), (2) and (2A), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

7.  In section 27 (enfranchisement where landlord cannot be found), in subsection (5)(a)(6), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

8.  In section 31(2)(a)(7)(ecclesiastical property), after “a leasehold valuation tribunal” insert “, the First-tier Tribunal ”.

9.  In section 37 (interpretation of Part I), after subsection (1)(a) insert—

“(aa) “the appropriate tribunal” means—

(i) in relation to a house and premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(ii) in relation to a house and premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal;”.

10.  In Schedule 1 (enfranchisement and extension by sub-tenants), in paragraph 5(3)(8), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal”, in both places, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

11.  In Schedule 2 (provisions supplementary to sections 17 and 18 of this Act), in paragraph 2(2)(9), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

Rent Act 1977

12.  The Rent Act 1977(10) is amended as follows.

13.  In section 65 (rent assessment committees), after “committees” insert “for Wales”.

14.  After section 65, insert—

“Right of appeal from a rent assessment committee

65A.— (1) An appeal on any point of law from a decision of a rent assessment committee constituted under Schedule 10 to this Act may be made to the Upper Tribunal.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply where the rent assessment committee is exercising functions of a leasehold valuation tribunal or a residential property tribunal.”

15.  In section 71 (amount to be registered as rent), in subsection (4), for “rent assessment committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

16.  In section 72(11) (effect of registration of rent)—

(a) for subsection (1)(b) substitute—

“(b) if the rent is determined by the appropriate tribunal, from the date when the tribunal make their decision.”;

(b) for subsection (2)(b) substitute—

“(b) if it is made by the appropriate tribunal, from the date when the tribunal make their decision.”.

17.  In section 72A(12) (amounts attributable to services)—

(a) for “rent assessment committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”, and

(b) for “committee” substitute “tribunal”.

18.  In section 75 (interpretation of Part IV), insert the following definition in the appropriate alphabetical place—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to a dwelling-house in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b)

in relation to a dwelling-house in Wales, a rent assessment committee.”.

19.  In section 77(13) (reference of contracts to rent tribunals and obtaining by them of information)—

(a) in the heading, omit “rent”;

(b) in subsection (1), for “rent” substitute “appropriate”;

(c) in subsection (2), for “a rent” substitute “the appropriate”.

20.  In section 78(14) (powers of rent tribunals on reference of contracts)—

(a) in the heading, omit “rent”;

(b) in subsection (1), for “a rent tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in subsection (3), for “rent tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

21.  In section 79(15) (register of rents under restricted contracts)—

(a) in the heading, after “contracts” insert “relating to dwellings in Wales”

(b) in subsection (1), for “every” substitute “the”;

(c) in subsection (2)(c), for “rent tribunal” substitute “rent assessment committee”;

(d) in subsection (5), omit “concerned”.

22.  After section 79 (register of rents under restricted contracts) insert—

“Register of rents under restricted contracts relating to dwellings in England

79A.— (1) The Chamber President of the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal shall prepare and keep up to date a register for the purposes of this Part of this Act and shall make the register available for inspection in such place or places and in such manner as the Lord Chancellor may direct.

(2) The register shall be so prepared and kept up to date as to contain, with regard to any contract relating to a dwelling in England and under which a rent is payable which has been approved, reduced or increased under section 78 of this Act, entries of—

(a) the prescribed particulars with regard to the contract;

(b) a specification of the dwelling to which the contract relates; and

(c) the rent as approved, reduced or increased by the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal, and in a case in which the approval, reduction or increase is limited to rent payable in respect of a particular period, a specification of that period.

(3) Where any rates in respect of a dwelling are borne by the lessor or any person having any title superior to that of the lessor, the amount to be entered in the register under this section as the rent payable for the dwelling shall be the same as if the rates were not so borne; but the fact that they are so borne shall be noted in the register.

(4) The amount to be entered in the register under this section as the rent payable for a dwelling shall include any sums payable by the lessee to the lessor in respect of council tax, whether or not those sums are separate from the sums payable for the occupation of the dwelling or are payable under separate agreements.

(5) A copy of an entry in the register certified by a member of staff appointed by the Lord Chancellor and duly authorised by the Chamber President of the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal shall be receivable in evidence in any court and in any proceedings.

(6) A person requiring such a certified copy shall be entitled to obtain it on payment of such fee as may specified by order made by the Lord Chancellor.

(7) The power to make an order under subsection (6) shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

23.  In section 80(16) (reconsideration of rent after registration)—

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) after “entered in the register under section 79” insert “or 79A”;

(ii) for “rent” in the second place, substitute “appropriate”;

(b) in subsection (2)—

(i) after “section 79” insert “or 79A”;

(ii) for “a rent tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

24.  In section 81 (effect of registration of rent)—

(a) in subsection (1), after “under section 79” insert “or 79A”;

(b) in subsection (2) after “section 79” insert “or 79A”.

25.  In section 81A(17) (cancellation of registration of rent)—

(a) in subsection (1)—

(i) after “section 79” insert “or 79A”;

(ii) for “rent tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (4) for “rent” substitute “appropriate”.

26.  In section 82 (jurisdiction of rent tribunals)—

(a) in the heading, omit “rent”;

(b) for “a rent tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(c) for “the rent tribunal” substitute “the tribunal”.

27.  In section 85(18) (interpretation of Part V)—

(a) in subsection (1), insert the following definition in the appropriate alphabetical place—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to a dwelling in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b)

in relation to a dwelling in Wales, a rent assessment committee;”;

(b) in the definition of “register”—

(i) omit “by the president of the rent assessment panel concerned”;

(ii) after “section 79” insert “or 79A”;

(c) omit the definition relating to “rent tribunal”;

(d) in subsection (4), after “section 79(3)” insert “, 79A(3)”.

28.  In section 103(19) (notice to quit served after reference of contract to rent tribunal)—

(a) in the heading, omit “rent”;

(b) in subsection (1), for “a rent tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in subsection (2)(a) and (b), for “the rent tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

29.  In section 104 (application to tribunal for security of tenure where notice to quit is served)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “a rent tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsections (1), (3), (4) and (5), for “the rent tribunal”, in each place, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

30.  In section 106 (reduction of period of notice on account of lessee’s default)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “a rent tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (2), for “the rent tribunal” in both places, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

31.  In section 107 (interpretation of Part VI) insert the following definition in the appropriate alphabetical order—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to a dwelling in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b)

in relation to a dwelling in Wales, a rent assessment committee;”.

32.  In section 122 (prohibition of premiums on grant or assignment of rights under restricted contracts)—

(a) in subsection (1)(a), after “79” insert “or 79A”;

(b) in subsection (1)(b), for “rent tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

33.  In Schedule 10(20) (rent assessment committees)—

(a) for paragraphs 1 and 2 substitute—

“1.   The Welsh Ministers shall draw up and from time to time revise a panel of persons to act as chairmen and other members of rent assessment committees in Wales.

2.   The panel shall consist of a number of persons appointed by the Lord Chancellor and a number of persons appointed by the Welsh Ministers.”;

(b) in paragraph 2A, for “any panel” substitute “the panel”;

(c) in paragraph 3, for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”;

(d) in paragraph 4—

(i) for “to act for an area” substitute “in Wales”, and

(ii) omit “formed for that area”;

(e) in paragraph 5, for “paragraphs 6” substitute “paragraphs 5A, 6”;

(f) after paragraph 5 insert—

“5A.   A member of the First-tier Tribunal may, at the request of the president or vice-president of the panel and with the approval of the Senior President of Tribunals, act as a member of a rent assessment committee in Wales.”;

(g) in paragraph 7—

(i) for “of panels” substitute “of the panel”;

(ii) for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”;

(h) in paragraph 7A—

(i) for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”;

(ii) for “a panel” substitute “the panel”;

(i) in paragraph 8, for “Secretary of State” in both places, substitute “Welsh Ministers”;

(j) in paragraph 9—

(i) in sub-paragraph (a), for “panels” substitute “the panel”

(ii) for sub-paragraph (c) substitute “such other expenses of the panel as the Welsh Ministers may determine”.

34.  In Schedule 11(21) (applications for registration of rent)—

(a) in paragraphs 5A and 6(1), in each place, for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in paragraph 7(1), for “The rent assessment committee” substitute “A rent assessment committee”;

(c) after paragraph 8 insert—

“8A.   A rent assessment committee shall make such inquiry, if any, as they think fit and consider any information supplied or representation made to them in pursuance of paragraph 7 or paragraph 8 above.”;

(d) for paragraph 9, substitute—

“Outcome of determination of fair rent by appropriate tribunal

9.— (1) The appropriate tribunal shall—

(a) if it appears to them that the rent registered or confirmed by the rent officer is a fair rent, confirm that rent;

(b) if it does not appear to them that that rent is a fair rent, determine a fair rent for the dwelling house.

(2) Where the tribunal confirm or determine a rent under this paragraph they shall notify the landlord, the tenant and the rent officer of the tribunal’s decision and of the date on which it was made.

(3) On receiving the notification, the rent officer shall, as the case may require, either indicate in the register that the rent has been confirmed or register the rent determined by the appropriate tribunal as the rent for the dwelling-house.”;

(e) in paragraph 9B(b), for “committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

Protection from Eviction Act 1977

35.  In the Protection from Eviction Act 1977(22), in section 8(6)(a)(23) (interpretation), omit “rent”, where that word appears before “tribunal”.

Housing Act 1980

36.  The Housing Act 1980(24) is amended as follows.

37.  Omit section 72(25) (function of rent tribunals).

38.  In section 142(26) (leasehold valuation tribunals), omit subsection (1).

Mobile Homes Act 1983

39.  In the Mobile Homes Act 1983(27), in section 5(1)(28) (interpretation), for the definition of “a tribunal”, substitute—

““a tribunal” means, where the parties have entered into an arbitration agreement that applies to the question to be determined and that question arose before the agreement was made, the arbitrator; or, in other cases—

(a)

in relation to England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper; and

(b)

in relation to Wales, a residential property tribunal”.

Housing Act 1985

40.  The Housing Act 1985(29) is amended as follows.

41.  In section 269(30) (right of appeal against order), in subsection (1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

42.  In section 269A(31) (appeals suggesting certain other courses of action), in subsection (3)(a), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

43.  In section 272 (demolition orders: expenses of local housing authority, etc)—

(a) in subsections (2)(a) and (5), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (2)(b), for “such a” substitute “the appropriate”.

44.  In section 317 (power of court to determine lease where premises demolished), in subsection (1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

45.  In section 318(32) (power of tribunal to authorise execution of works on unfit premises or for improvement), in subsection (1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

46.  In section 322(33) (minor definitions), after subsection (3) insert—

“(4) In this Part “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to premises in England the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to premises in Wales, a residential property tribunal.”

47.  In section 323 (index of defined expressions: Part IX) insert in the appropriate alphabetical place—

“appropriate tribunal

section 322”

48.  In paragraph 11 of Schedule 5(34) (exceptions to the right to buy)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (5A)(a) for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal”;

(b) for sub-paragraph (5B) substitute—

“(5B) For appeals, see section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (for decisions of the First-tier Tribunal) and section 65A of the Rent Act 1977 (for decisions of a rent assessment committee).”

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

49.  The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985(35) is amended as follows.

50.  In section 20(36) (limitation of service charges: consultation requirements), in subsection (1)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

51.  In section 20ZA (consultation requirements: supplementary), in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

52.  In section 20C(37) (limitation of service charges: costs of proceedings)—

(a) in subsection (1), after “leasehold valuation tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (2), after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) in the case of proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal, to the tribunal;”.

53.  In section 21A(38) (withholding of service charges), in subsection (4), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

54.  In section 27A(39) (liability to pay service charges: jurisdiction), in subsections (1), (3) and (7), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

55.  In section 29(40) (meaning of “recognised tenants’ association”)—

(a) in subsection (1) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) by a certificate—

(i) in relation to dwellings in England, of the First-tier Tribunal; and

(ii) in relation to dwellings in Wales, of a member of the local rent assessment committee panel.”;

(b) in subsection (3), for “under subsection (1)(b)” substitute “under subsection (1)(b)(i) may be cancelled by the First-tier Tribunal, and a certificate given under subsection (1)(b)(ii)”;

(c) in subsection (4), after “registration area” insert “in Wales”;

(d) in subsection (5)—

(i) in paragraph (a) for “subsection (1)(b)” substitute “subsection (1)(b)(ii)”;

(ii) in paragraph (b) for “such a certificate” substitute “a certificate under subsection (1)(b)”.

56.  In section 38 (minor definitions), after the definition of “address” insert—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to a dwelling in England the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b)

in relation to a dwelling in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal;”.

57.  In the Schedule (rights of tenants with respect to insurance), in paragraph 8(2)(41), for “leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

58.  The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987(42) is amended as follows.

59.  In section 8C (election in case of disposal of non-monetary consideration), in subsection (4), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

60.  In section 12A (right of qualifying tenants to take benefit of contract), in subsection (5), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

61.  In section 12B (right of qualifying tenants to compel sale, &c by purchaser), in subsection (4), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

62.  In section 12C (rights of qualifying tenants to compel grant of new tenancy by superior landlord), in subsection (6), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

63.  In section 13 (determination by questions by leasehold valuation tribunal), in subsection (1), for “A leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

64.  In section 14 (withdrawal of nominated person from transaction), in subsection (5), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

65.  In section 17 (termination of rights against new landlord or subsequent purchaser), in subsection (3)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

66.  In section 20(1) (construction of Part 1 and power of Secretary of State to prescribe modifications), after the definition of “acceptance notice” (43) insert—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b)

in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal;”.

67.  In the heading to Part II(44) (appointment of managers by a leasehold valuation tribunal), omit “leasehold valuation”.

68.  In section 21(45) (tenant’s right to apply to tribunal for appointment of manager)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (7), insert—

“(8) For the purposes of this Part, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”

69.  In section 22(46) (preliminary notice by tenant)—

(a) in subsection (2)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”; and

(b) in subsection (3), for “A leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

70.  In section 23(47) (application to tribunal for appointment of manager), in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

71.  In section 24(48) (appointment of manager by a leasehold valuation tribunal)—

(a) in the heading omit “leasehold valuation”;

(b) in subsections (1), (2) and (9), for “A leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in subsection (10), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

72.  In section 30 (content of acquisition orders)—

(a) in subsection (1)(b), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (6) insert—

“(7) For the purposes of this Part, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

73.  In section 31(49) (determination of terms by leasehold valuation tribunal)—

(a) in the heading omit “leasehold valuation”;

(b) in subsection (1), for “A leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in subsection (6), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

74.  In section 34 (discharge of acquisition order and withdrawal by tenants), in subsection (5), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

75.  In section 35(50) (application by party to lease for variation of lease)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (5), after “2002” insert “and Tribunal Procedure Rules”;

(c) after subsection (8), insert—

“(9) For the purposes of this section and sections 36 to 39, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) if one or more of the long leases concerned relates to property in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) if one or more of the long leases concerned relates to property in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

76.  In section 37(51) (application by majority of parties for variation of leases), in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

77.  In section 39(52) (effect of orders varying leases: applications by third parties), in subsection (3)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

78.  In section 40(53) (application for variation of insurance provisions of lease or dwelling other than a flat)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (5) insert—

“(6) For the purposes of subsection (1), “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) if one or more of the dwellings concerned is in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) if one or more of the dwellings concerned is in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

79.  In section 52(54) (jurisdiction of county courts), in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

Housing Act 1988

80.  The Housing Act 1988(55) is amended as follows.

81.  In section 6 (fixing of terms of statutory periodic tenancy)—

(a) in subsection (3)(a), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (4)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(iii) for “the committee’s”, in both places, substitute “the appropriate tribunal’s”.

(c) in subsection (5), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(d) in subsection (7)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “committee”, at each place, substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(e) in subsection (8), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

82.  In section 13 (increases of rent under assured periodic tenancies), in subsection (4)(a), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

83.  In section 14(56) (determination of rent by rent assessment committee)—

(a) in the heading, for “rent assessment committee” substitute “tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (1)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal” ;

(ii) for “committee” in both places substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in subsection (3A) for “rent assessment committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal” ;

(d) in subsection (5) for “rent assessment committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal” ;

(e) in subsection (6)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal” ;

(ii) for “committee” in both places, substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(f) in subsection (7)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “the committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(iii) for “the rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(g) in subsection (8), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

84.  In section 14A(57) (certain pre 1 April 1994 rent cases where landlord liable for council tax), in subsection (5)(a), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

85.  In section 14B (interim determination of rent by rent assessment committee)—

(a) in the heading, for “rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (1)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in subsection (2)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “committee”, in each place, substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(d) in subsection (3)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “committee”, in both places, substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

86.  In section 22(58) (reference of excessive rents to rent assessment committee)—

(a) in the heading, for “rent assessment committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (1)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “the committee’s” substitute “the appropriate tribunal’s”;

(c) in subsection (3)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “the committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(d) in subsection (4)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “the committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(e) in subsection (5A)(b), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

87.  In section 23 (termination of rent assessment committee’s functions), in the heading for “rent assessment committee’s” substitute “tribunal’s”.

88.  In section 36(3)(a) (new restricted contracts limited to transitional cases) for “rent” substitute “appropriate”.

89.  In section 40 (jurisdiction of county courts), in subsection (1), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

90.  In section 41A(59) (amounts attributable to services)—

(a) for “rent assessment committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(b) for “committee” substitute “tribunal”;

(c) after “section 42” insert “or 42A”.

91.  In section 41B(60) (provision of information as to exemption from council tax), for “rent assessment committee”, in both places, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

92.  In section 42 (information as to determination of rents)—

(a) in the heading, after “rents” insert “in Wales”;

(b) in subsection (1)—

(i) for “every” substitute “the”;

(ii) for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”;

(iii) after “rent assessment committees” insert “in areas in Wales”;

(c) in subsection (2) omit “concerned”;

(d) in subsection (4), for “either House of Parliament” substitute “the National Assembly for Wales”.

93.  After section 42 insert—

“Information as to determination of rents in England

42A.— (1) The Chamber President of the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal shall keep and make publicly available, in such manner as may be specified in an order made by the Lord Chancellor, such information as may be specified in an order made by the Secretary of State with respect to rents under assured tenancies and assured agricultural occupancies which have been the subject of references or applications to, or determinations by—

(a) rent assessment committees in England,

(b) the First-tier Tribunal, or

(c) the Upper Tribunal.

(2) A copy of any information certified by a member of staff appointed by the Lord Chancellor and duly authorised by the Chamber President shall be receivable in evidence in any court and in any proceedings.

(3) An order made by the Lord Chancellor under subsection (1) may prescribe the fees to be charged for the supply of a copy, including a certified copy, of any of the information kept by virtue that subsection.

(4) The power to make an order under subsection (1) shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.”

94.  In section 45(1) (interpretation of Part I), insert at the appropriate alphabetical place—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to a dwelling-house in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal;

(b)

in relation to a dwelling-house in Wales, a rent assessment committee;”

Local Government and Housing Act 1989

95.—(1) Schedule 10 (security of tenure on ending of long residential tenancies) to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989(61) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 4(2)(b), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(3) After paragraph 4, insert—

“4A.   For the purposes of this Schedule, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to a dwelling-house in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to a dwelling-house in Wales, a rent assessment committee.”.

(4) In paragraph 6—

(a) in sub-paragraph (2)(a), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (3)—

(i) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “committee”, in both places, substitute “tribunal”;

(c) in sub-paragraph (6), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”, and for “committee” substitute “tribunal”.

(5) In paragraph 7(2), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(6) In paragraph 10(2)(a) for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(7) In paragraph 11—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”, and for “committee” in both places, substitute “tribunal”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (2), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in sub-paragraph (3)—

(i) for “rent assessment committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(ii) for “committee’s” substitute “tribunal’s”;

(iii) for “committee” substitute “tribunal”;

(d) in sub-paragraph (5), for “rent assessment committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”, and for “committee” at each place, substitute “tribunal”;

(e) in sub-paragraph (8), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”, and for “committee” at each place substitute “tribunal”.

(8) In paragraph 18, for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal” and for “committee” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

(9) In paragraph 19(3)(d), for “a rent assessment committee” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

96.  The Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992(62) is amended as follows.

97.  In section 11(1) (appeals from certain tribunals) omit “, 37”.

98.  In Schedule 1 (tribunals under general supervision of Council), in the entry numbered 37, after the words “rent assessment committees” insert “in Wales”.

Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993

99.  The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993(63) is amended as follows.

100.  In the italic heading before section 22 (proceedings relating to validity of initial notice), omit “leasehold valuation”.

101.  In section 24 (applications where terms in dispute or failure to enter contract), in subsections (1), (3)(b), (4)(b)(i) and (6)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal”, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

102.  In section 25 (applications where reversioner fails to give counter-notice or further counter-notice) in subsection (6)(b)(i), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

103.  In section 27 (supplementary provisions relating to vesting orders under section 26(1)), in subsections (1)(b), (2), (3)(a), (4) and (5)(a), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” in each place, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

104.  In section 33 (costs of enfranchisement), in subsection (5), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

105.  In section 38 (interpretation of Chapter 1), insert in the appropriate alphabetical place—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b)

in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

106.  In the italic heading before section 46 (proceedings relating to validity of tenant’s notice), omit “leasehold valuation”.

107.  In section 48 (applications where terms in dispute or failure to enter into new lease), in subsections (1), (3)(b) and (6)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

108.  In section 51 (supplementary provisions relating to vesting orders under section 50(1)), in subsections (1), (2), (3)(a), (4) and (5)(a), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

109.  In section 60 (costs incurred in connection with new lease to be paid by tenant), in subsection (5), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

110.  In section 62 (interpretation of Chapter II), insert in the appropriate alphabetical place—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b)

in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

111.  In section 69 (estate management schemes)—

(a) in subsections (1), (2) and (5)(a), for “leasehold valuation tribunal”, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (7) insert—

“(8) For the purposes of this Chapter, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to an area or areas in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to an area or areas in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

112.  In section 70(64) (approval by leasehold valuation tribunal of estate management scheme)—

(a) in the heading, omit “leasehold valuation”;

(b) in subsections (1), (2), (3), (4), (7) and (10), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

113.  In section 71 (applications by two or more landlords or by representative bodies), in subsections (1) and (3), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal”, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

114.  In section 73 (applications by certain public bodies), in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

115.  In section 75 (variation of existing schemes), in subsections (1)(a) and (2), for “leasehold valuation tribunal”, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

116.  In the italic heading before section 88, omit “leasehold valuation”.

117.  In section 88(65) (jurisdiction of leasehold valuation tribunals in relation to enfranchisement etc of crown land)—

(a) in the heading, omit “leasehold valuation”;

(b) in subsection (2), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” in both places, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(c) after subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) For the purposes of subsection (2), “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to a house and premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to a house and premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

118.  In section 90 (jurisdiction of county courts), in subsection (2), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal by virtue of section 91” substitute “the appropriate tribunal (within the meaning of section 91) by virtue of that section”.

119.  In section 91(66) (jurisdiction of leasehold valuation tribunals)—

(a) in the heading, omit “leasehold valuation”;

(b) in subsection (1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in subsection (9), for “A leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”;

(d) after subsection (11) insert—

“(12) For the purposes of this section, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to property in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to property in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

120.  In section 93 (agreements excluding or modifying rights of tenant under Chapter I and II), in subsection (3)(a)(ii), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal (within the meaning of that Chapter)”.

121.  In section 94(67) (crown land), in subsection (10)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” in both places, substitute “the appropriate tribunal (within the meaning of the relevant Chapter)”.

122.  In section 101(9) (general interpretation of Part I), after “leasehold valuation tribunal” insert “the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal”.

123.  In Schedule 1 (conduct of proceedings by reversioner on behalf of other landlords), in paragraphs 6(2)(b) and 7(3), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

124.  In Schedule 2 (special categories of landlords), in paragraph 8(2)(a)(68), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

125.  In Schedule 5 (vesting orders under sections 24 and 25), in paragraphs 2(1)(a) and 3(1)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal”, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

126.  In Schedule 9 (grant of leases back to the former freeholder)—

(a) in paragraphs 4(1) and 7(1)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal”, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in paragraphs 4(2) and 7(2), for “A leasehold valuation tribunal”, substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

127.  In Schedule 11 (procedure where competent landlord is not tenant’s immediate landlord), in paragraph 6(1)(c), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

128.  In Schedule 13(69) (premium and other amounts payable by tenant on grant of new lease), in paragraphs 4A(5)(b) and 4B(5)(b), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

129.  In Schedule 14 (provisions supplementary to section 61), in paragraph 2(1), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

Housing Act 1996

130.  In the Housing Act 1996(70), in section 81 (restriction on termination of tenancy for failure to pay service charge)—

(a) in subsections (1)(a) and (5A), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal”, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (6) insert—

“(7) For the purposes of this section, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

131.  The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002(71) is amended as follows.

132.  In section 79 (notice of claim to acquire right), in subsection (9), omit “leasehold valuation”.

133.  In section 84 (counter-notices), in subsection (3), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

134.  In section 85 (landlords etc. not traceable)—

(a) in subsection (2), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal;

(b) in subsections (6)(b) and (8)(b), omit “leasehold valuation”.

135.  In section 88 (costs: general), in subsections (3) and (4), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

136.  In section 94 (duty to pay accrued uncommitted service charges), in subsection (3), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

137.  In section 99 (approvals: supplementary), in subsections (1)(b) and (5), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

138.  In section 112 (definitions), in subsection (1) insert in the appropriate alphabetical place—

““appropriate tribunal” means—

(a)

in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b)

in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal;”.

139.  In section 159 (charges under estate management schemes)—

(a) in subsections (3), (6) and (8), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (12) insert—

“(13) For the purposes of this section, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

140.  In the italic heading before section 160 (third parties with management responsibilities), omit “leasehold valuation”.

141.  In section 168 (no forfeiture notice before determination of breach)—

(a) in subsection (4), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (5) insert—

“(6) For the purposes of subsection (4), “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to a dwelling in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to a dwelling in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

142.  In section 172 (application to Crown) in subsection (1)(b), for “leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

143.  In section 175 (appeals), omit subsections (8) and (9).

144.  After section 176 (leasehold valuation tribunals) insert—

“CHAPTER 6A FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL AND UPPER TRIBUNAL

Transfer from court to First-tier Tribunal

176A.— (1) Where, in any proceedings before a court, there falls for determination a question which the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal would have jurisdiction to determine under an enactment specified in subsection (2) on an appeal or application to the tribunal, the court—

(a) may by order transfer to the First-tier Tribunal so much of the proceedings as relate to the determination of that question;

(b) may then dispose of all or any remaining proceedings pending the determination of that question by the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal, as it thinks fit.

(2) The enactments specified for the purposes of subsection (1) are—

(a) this Act,

(b) the Leasehold Reform Act 1967,

(c) the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985,

(d) the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987,

(e) the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, and

(f) the Housing Act 1996.

(3) Where the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal has determined the question, the court may give effect to the determination in an order of the court.

(4) Rules of court may prescribe the procedure to be followed in a court in connection with or in consequence of a transfer under this section.

Appeals from the First-tier Tribunal

176B.— (1) A person aggrieved by a decision of the First-tier Tribunal under or in connection with an enactment specified in section 176A(2) may appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

(2) An appeal may not be brought under subsection (1) in relation to a decision on a point of law (as to which see instead section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (right of appeal to Upper Tribunal)).

(3) An appeal may not be brought under subsection (1) if the decision is set aside under section 9 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (review of decision of First-tier Tribunal).

(4) An appeal may be brought under subsection (1) only if, on an application made by the person concerned, the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal has given its permission for the appeal to be brought.

(5) In any case where the Upper Tribunal is determining an appeal under subsection (1), section 12(2) to (4) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (proceedings on appeal to the Upper Tribunal) apply.

Enforcement

176C.   Any decision of the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal under or in connection with an enactment specified in section 176A(2), other than a decision ordering the payment of a sum (as to which see section 27 (enforcement) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007), is to be enforceable with the permission of a county court in the same way as orders of such a court.”

145.  In Schedule 6 (premises excluded from right to manage), in paragraph 5(3), for “A leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

146.  In Schedule 7 (right to manage: statutory provisions)—

(a) in paragraph 8(1), omit “leasehold valuation”;

(b) in paragraph 8(6), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

147.  In Schedule 11 (administrative charges)—

(a) in paragraphs 3(1) and 5(1) and (3), for “a leasehold valuation tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after paragraph 6(5), insert—

“(6) “Appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to premises in Wales, a leasehold valuation tribunal.”.

148.  In Schedule 12 (leasehold valuation tribunals: procedure), in paragraph 1, for “appropriate national authority” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

Housing Act 2004

149.  The Housing Act 2004(72) is amended as follows.

150.  In section 22 (contents of prohibition orders), in subsection (9), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

151.  In section 34 (power of tribunal to determine or vary lease), in subsection (2), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

152.  In section 45 (appeals relating to emergency measures)—

(a) in subsections (1) and (2), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (4), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

153.  In section 62 (temporary exemption from licensing requirement), in subsection (7), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

154.  In section 72 (offences in relation to licensing of HMOs), in subsection (9)(a), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

155.  In section 73 (other consequences of operating unlicensed HMOs: rent repayment orders), in subsection (5)(a), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

156.  In section 86 (temporary exemption from licensing requirement), in subsection (7), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

157.  In section 95 (offences in relation to licensing of houses under this Part), in subsection (8)(a), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

158.  In section 96 (other consequences of operating unlicensed houses: rent repayment orders), in subsection (5)(a), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

159.  In section 102 (making of interim management orders), in subsections (4)(b) and (7), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

160.  In section 103 (special interim management orders), in subsection (2), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

161.  In section 105 (operation of interim management orders), in subsections (8)(b) and (11), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

162.  In section 110 (financial arrangements while order is in force), in subsection (7), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

163.  In section 114 (operation of final management orders), in subsections (5)(b) and (8), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

164.  In section 120 (enforcement of management scheme by relevant landlord), in subsection (1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

165.  In section 126 (effect of management orders: furniture), in subsection (4), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

166.  In section 130 (termination of management orders; leases, agreements and proceedings), in subsection (9), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

167.  In section 133 (making of interim EDMOs), in subsections (1)(b), (3), (4) and (6), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

168.  In section 134 (authorisation to make interim EDMOs), in subsection (1), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

169.  In section 138 (compensation payable to third parties), in subsection (1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

170.  In section 143 (appeals against overcrowding notices)—

(a) in subsection (1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (6), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

171.  In section 144 (revocation and variation of overcrowding notices)—

(a) in subsection (2), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in subsection (6), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

172.  In section 181(6)(a) (exceptions to the right to buy: determination whether exception for dwelling-house suitable for elderly persons applies), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

173.  In section 229 (residential property tribunals), in subsection (3), for “appropriate national authority” substitute “National Assembly for Wales”.

174.  In section 230(1) (powers and procedure of residential property tribunals), after “jurisdiction” insert “in respect of premises situated in Wales”.

175.  In section 231 (appeals from residential property tribunals), for subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) Section 65A of the Rent Act 1977 (right of appeal from a rent assessment committee in Wales) does not apply to a decision of a residential property tribunal).”

176.  After section 231 (appeals from residential property tribunals) insert—

“First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal

Additional Powers of First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal

231A.— (1) The First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal exercising any jurisdiction conferred by or under the Mobile Homes Act 1983, the Housing Act 1985 or this Act has, in addition to any specific powers exercisable by them in exercising that jurisdiction, the general power mentioned in subsection (2).

(2) The tribunal’s general power is a power to give such directions as the tribunal considers necessary or desirable for securing the just, expeditious and economical disposal of the proceedings or any issue in or in connection with them.

(3) When exercising jurisdiction under this Act, the directions which may be given by the tribunal under its general power include (where appropriate)—

(a) directions requiring a licence to be granted under Part 2 or 3 of this Act;

(b) directions requiring any licence so granted to contain such terms as are specified in the directions;

(c) directions requiring any order made under Part 4 of this Act to contain such terms as are so specified;

(d) directions that any building or part of a building so specified is to be treated as if an HMO declaration had been served in respect of it on such date as is so specified (and such a direction is to be an excluded decision for the purposes of section 11(1) and 13(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007);

(e) directions requiring the payment of money by one party to the proceedings to another by way of compensation, damages or otherwise.

(4) When exercising jurisdiction under the Mobile Homes Act 1983, the directions which may be given by the tribunal under its general power include (where appropriate)—

(a) directions requiring the payment of money by one party to the proceedings to another by way of compensation, damages or otherwise;

(b) directions requiring the arrears of pitch fees or the recovery of overpayments of pitch fees to be paid in such manner and by such date as may be specified in the directions;

(c) directions requiring cleaning, repairs, restoration, re-positioning or other works to be carried out in connection with a mobile home, pitch or protected site in such manner as may be specified in the directions;

(d) directions requiring the establishment, provision or maintenance of any service or amenity in connection with a mobile home, pitch or protected site in such manner as may be specified in the directions.

(5) In subsection (4)—

“mobile home” and “protected site” have the same meaning as in the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (see section 5 of that Act);

“pitch” has the meaning given by paragraph 1(4) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to that Act(73);

“pitch fee” has the meaning given in paragraph 29 of Chapter 2, paragraph 13 of Chapter 3, or paragraph 27 of Chapter 4, of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to that Act, as the case may be.

Transfer from court to First-tier Tribunal

231B.— (1) Where, in any proceedings before a court, there falls for determination a question which the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal would have jurisdiction to determine on an appeal or application to the tribunal in connection with the Mobile Homes Act 1983, the Housing Act 1985 or this Act, the court—

(a) may by order transfer to the First-tier Tribunal so much of the proceedings as relate to the determination of that question;

(b) may then dispose of all or any remaining proceedings pending the determination of that question by the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal, as it thinks fit.

(2) Where the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal has determined the question, the court may give effect to the determination in an order of the court.

(3) Rules of court may prescribe the procedure to be followed in a court in connection with or in consequence of a transfer under this section

(4) Nothing in this Act or in the Mobile Homes Act 1983 affects any power of a court to make an order that could be made by the tribunal (such as an order quashing a licence granted or order made by a local housing authority) in a case where—

(a) the court has not made a transfer under this paragraph, and

(b) the order is made by the court in connection with disposing of any proceedings before it.

Appeals from the First-tier Tribunal

231C.— (1) A person aggrieved by a decision of the First-tier Tribunal made under or in connection with—

(a) the Mobile Homes Act 1983,

(b) the Housing Act 1985 (other than one made under paragraph 11 of Schedule 5 to that Act), or

(c) this Act,

may appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

(2) An appeal may not be brought under subsection (1) in relation to a decision on a point of law (as to which see instead section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (right of appeal to Upper Tribunal)).

(3) An appeal may not be brought under subsection (1) if the decision is set aside under section 9 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (review of decision of First-tier Tribunal).

(4) An appeal may be brought under subsection (1) only if, on an application made by the person concerned, the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal has given its permission for the appeal to be brought.

(5) In any case where the Upper Tribunal is determining an appeal under subsection (1), section 12(2) to (4) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (proceedings on appeal to the Upper Tribunal) apply.

Enforcement

231D.   Any decision of the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal under or in connection with the Mobile Homes Act 1983, the Housing Act 1985 or this Act, other than a decision ordering the payment of a sum (as to which see section 27 (enforcement) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007), is to be enforceable with the permission of a county court in the same way as orders of such a court.”

177.  In section 244 (power to prescribe forms), in subsection (2) after “this Act” insert “or in relation to a document given or made by the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal”.

178.  In section 255 (HMO declarations)—

(a) in subsection (9), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) after subsection (12) insert—

“(13) For the purposes of this section and section 256, “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to a building in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to a building in Wales, a residential property tribunal.”.

179.  In section 256 (revocation of HMO declarations), in subsection (4), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

180.  In section 261 (meaning of “appropriate national authority”, “local housing authority” etc) after subsection (7) insert—

“(8) In this Act “appropriate tribunal” means—

(a) in relation to premises in England, the First-tier Tribunal or, where determined by or under Tribunal Procedure Rules, the Upper Tribunal; and

(b) in relation to premises in Wales, a residential property tribunal.”

181.  In Schedule 1 (procedure and appeals relating to improvement notices)—

(a) in paragraphs 10(1), 13(1), 14(3), 15(1) and 18(1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in the headings to paragraphs 15 and 18, omit “residential property”.

182.  In Schedule 2 (procedure and appeals relating to prohibition orders)—

(a) in paragraphs 7(1), 9, 11(1) and 13(1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in paragraph 10(3), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in the headings to paragraphs 11 and 13, omit “residential property”.

183.  In Schedule 3 (improvement notices: enforcement action by local housing authorities)—

(a) in paragraphs 8(5), 11(1) and 14(1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in paragraph 11(3), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”.

184.  In Schedule 5 (Licences under Parts 2 and 3: procedure and appeals)—

(a) in paragraphs 31(1), 32(1) and 34(1), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in paragraph 33(3), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in the heading to paragraph 34, omit “residential property”.

185.  In Schedule 6 (management orders: procedures and appeals)—

(a) in paragraphs 24(1) and (4)(b), 26(1), 28, 30(1) and 32(2), for “a residential property tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in paragraphs 25(3), 29(3) and 33(3), for “A residential property tribunal” substitute “The appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in the headings to paragraphs 26, 30 and 34, omit “residential property”.

186.  In Schedule 7 (further provisions regarding empty dwelling management orders)—

(a) in paragraphs 1(5)(b), 2(3)(d), 5(7), 9(6)(b) and (9), 10(3)(d), 14(1), 22(4)(b), 26(1), 28(1), 30, 32(1) and 34(2), for “a residential property tribunal”, substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b) in paragraphs 22(1), 27(3), 31(3) and 35(3), for “A residential property tribunal”, substitute “The appropriate tribunal”;

(c) in paragraphs 14(4)(b), 22(4)(b) and 26(2)(b) for “residential property tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”;

(d) in the headings to paragraphs 22, 28, 32 and 36, omit “residential property”.

187.  In Schedule 13 (residential property tribunals: procedure), in paragraph 1, for “appropriate national authority” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

(1)

1951 c. 65. Section 22(1) has been amended by section 117 of and Schedule 15 to the Rent Act 1968 (c. 23), section 155 of and paragraph 9 of Schedule 23 to the Rent Act 1977 (c.42), section 12 of and paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (c. 43), and by section 140 of and Part1 of Schedule 17 to the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50). Section 22(3A) was inserted by section 117 of and Schedule 15 to the Rent Act 1968 (c. 23) and amended by section 155 of and paragraph 9 of Schedule 23 to the Rent Act 1977 (c.42).

(2)

1967 c. 88

(3)

Subsection (4A) was inserted by Schedule 13 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(4)

Subsection (2A) was inserted by Schedule 13 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(5)

Section 21 was amended by paragraph 8 of Schedule 22 to the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51), section 115 of and paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52), section 149(2) of and paragraphs 1 and 5 of Schedule 13 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15). The heading to section 21 was amended by the Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009, S.I. 2009/1307. Section 21(1B) was inserted by paragraph 8 of Schedule 22 to the Housing Act 1980. Section 21(2A) was inserted by paragraph 5 of Schedule 13 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(6)

Section 27(5) was substituted by section 149 of Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(7)

Section 31(2) was amended by paragraph 9 of Schedule 22 to the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51) and by the Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307).

(8)

Paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 was amended by paragraph 10 of Schedule 22 the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51).

(9)

Paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 was amended by paragraph 11 of Schedule 22 the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51).

(10)

1977 c. 42

(11)

Section 72 was substituted by section 61 of the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51).

(12)

Section 72A was inserted by paragraph 47 of Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6).

(13)

Section 77(1) has been amended by Schedule 26 to the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51) and paragraph 23 of Schedule 17 to the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50).

(14)

Section 78 has been amended by paragraph 42 of Schedule 25 and by Schedule 26 to the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51), paragraph 35 of Schedule 2 to the Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 71) and the Local Government Finance (Housing) (Consequential Amendments) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/651).

(15)

Section 79 has been amended by paragraphs 43 and 44 of Schedule 25 to the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51) and the Local Government Finance (Housing) (Consequential Amendments) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/651). The functions of the Secretary of State, so far as exercisable in relation to Wales were transferred to the National Assembly for Wales, by the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999, S.I. 1999/672.

(16)

Section 80(1) and (2) were amended by section 70 of and Schedule 18 to the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51).

(17)

Section 81A was inserted by section 71 of the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51) and amended by section 36(4) and Schedule 18 to the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50).

(18)

Section 85 has been amended by paragraph 45 of Schedule 25 to the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51).

(19)

Section 103 has been amended by Schedule 18 to the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50).

(20)

Schedule 10 has been amended. The relevant amendments are those made by paragraph 56 of Schedule 25 to the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51), paragraph 56 of Schedule 6 to the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8) and sections 222 and 227 of and paragraph 22 of Schedule 18 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(21)

The relevant amendments to Schedule 11 are those made by Schedule 1 to the Regulated Tenancies (Procedure) Regulations 1980 (S.I. 1980/1696), section 61 of the Housing Act 1980 (c. 51), paragraph 7 of Schedule 2 to the Local Government Finance (Housing) (Consequential Amendments) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/651) and the Rent Assessment Committees (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 1981 (S.I. 1981/1783) and by the Schedule to the Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/6).

(22)

1977 c. 43

(23)

Section 8(6) was inserted by section 33 of the Housing Act 1988 (c. 50).

(24)

1980 c. 51. Section 142 was amended by section 176 and Schedule 13 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

(25)

Section 72 has been amended by section 76 of the Rent Act 1977 (c. 42).

(26)

Section 142 has been amended by Schedule 1 to the Housing (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 75).

(27)

1983 c. 34

(28)

Section 5 was amended to insert entries defining “a tribunal” by the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Jurisdiction of Residential Property Tribunals) (England) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1005) and by the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Jurisdiction of Residential Property Tribunals) (Wales) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/699).

(29)

1985 c. 68

(30)

Sections 269(1), 272(2) and (4), 317 and 318 were amended by section 48 of the Housing Act 2004 (c. 34). Other relevant amendments to section 269(1) were made by paragraphs 10 and 14 of Schedule 15 to the Housing Act 2004 (c. 34) and by the Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307).

(31)

Section 269A was inserted by section 265 of and paragraphs 10 and 15 of Schedule 15 to the Housing Act 2004.

(32)

Section 318 was also amended by paragraph 38 of Schedule 9 to the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42) and paragraphs 10 and 25(a) of Schedule 15 to the Housing Act 2004 (c. 34).

(33)

Section 322 was substituted by paragraphs 10 and 26 of Schedule 15 to the Housing Act 2004 (c. 34).

(34)

Paragraph 11 of Schedule 5 was substituted by the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28), section 106. Sub-paragraphs (5A) and (5B) were inserted by section 181 of the Housing Act 2004 (c. 34). Sub-paragraph (5B) was further amended by section 310 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17) and by paragraph 176 of Schedule 1 to the Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307). The amendments inserting subsections (5A) and (5B) are not yet in force in Wales.

(35)

1985 c. 70

(36)

Sections 20 and 20ZA were substituted by section 151 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(37)

Section 20C was inserted by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987(c. 31). Subsections (1) and (2) were amended by paragraph 32 of Schedule 15 to the Housing Act 2004 (c. 57) and by the Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307).

(38)

Section 21A was inserted by section 152 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(39)

Section 27A was inserted by section 155 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(40)

Section 29 was amended by paragraph 10 of Schedule 2 to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31).

(41)

Paragraph 8 of the Schedule was substituted by section 83 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52). There are other amendments to paragraph 8 which are not relevant.

(42)

1987 c. 31. Sections 8C, 12A, 12B, 12C, 13, 14, 17, 31 and 52 were substituted by Schedule 6 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52). Sections 21 to 24 were amended by section 86(2) of the Housing Act 1996. Sections 35, 37, 39 and 40 were amended by section 163 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

(43)

The definition of “acceptance notice” was substituted by paragraph 3 of Part IV of Schedule 6 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52). There are other amendments to section 20(1) which are not relevant.

(44)

The heading to Part 2 was substituted by section 86(2) of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(45)

Section 21(1) has been amended by section 86 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(46)

Section 22(2) and (3) have been amended by section 86 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) and section 160 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(47)

Section 23(1) has been amended by section 86 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) and by section 160 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(48)

Section 24(1) has been amended by section 86 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(49)

Section 31 has been amended by paragraph 5 of Part 4 of Schedule 6 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(50)

Section 35(1) and (5) has been amended by section 163 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(51)

Section 37(1) has been amended by section 163 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(52)

Section 39(3) has been amended by section 163 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(53)

Section 40(1) has been amended by section 163 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(54)

Section 52(1) has been amended by paragraph 6 of Part 4 of Schedule 6 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(55)

1988 c. 50

(56)

Section 14 has been amended by paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 to the Local Government Finance (Housing (Consequential Amendments) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/651) and paragraph 2 of Schedule 8 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(57)

Sections 14A and 14B were inserted by paragraph 8 of Schedule 2 to the Local Government Finance (Housing (Consequential Amendments) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/651).

(58)

Section 22 has been amended by sections 100, 104 and 227 of and paragraph 2 of Schedule 8 to the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(59)

Section 41A was inserted by paragraph 103 of Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6).

(60)

Section 41B was inserted by the Local Government Finance (Housing) (Consequential Amendments) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/651).

(61)

1989 c. 42. Schedule 10 has been amended by paragraph 20 of Schedule 1 to the Local Government Finance (Housing) (Consequential Amendments) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/651).

(62)

1992 c. 53. Section 11 and Schedule 1 have been amended but none of the amendments is relevant.

(63)

1993 c. 28

(64)

Section 70(1) has been amended by section 118 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(65)

Section 88(2) has been amended by paragraph 14 of Schedule 13 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(66)

Section 91 has been amended by sections 176 and 180 of and paragraphs 12 and 15 of Schedule 13 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(67)

Section 94(10) has been amended by section 180 of and Schedule 18 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(68)

Paragraph 8(2) of Schedule 2 has been amended by paragraph 31 of Schedule 5 to the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2006 (2006 No. 1).

(69)

Paragraphs 4A and 4B of Schedule 13 were inserted by section 110 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

(70)

1996 c. 52. Section 81(1) and (5A) have been amended by sections 170 and 176 of and paragraph 16 of Schedule 13 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15).

(71)

2002 c. 15

(72)

2004 c. 34

(73)

Schedule 1 to the Mobile Homes Act 1983 has been substantially amended in relation to England and Wales, by sections 206 to 208 of the Housing Act 2004 (c. 34). It has also been amended by the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment of Schedule 1 and Consequential Amendments) (England) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1003) and the Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Jurisdiction of Residential Property Tribunals) (England) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1005). There have been other amendments to that Schedule which are not relevant for the purposes of this Order.