Publications and Forms

Our most frequently requested Publications and Forms are available below. If you can't find the information that you need, please contact us.

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These guidance documents explain how to use our services. 

Rent Assessment Committees - Fair Rent

This guidance document describes the procedures for objections to fair rents determined by the Rent Officer under the rent Act 1977.

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Rent Assessment Committees - Market Rents 

This guidance document describes the procedure for application made under the Housing Act 1988.

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Leasehold Valuation Tribunals - Leasehold Service Charges   

This guidance describes the procedure for applications made to determine disputes on Service Charges, Estate Charges, Administration Charges, Right to Manage, Variation of a Lease, Appointment of a Manager, and some Insurance matters.

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Leasehold Valuation Tribunals - Leasehold Enfranchisement

This guidance describes the procedure for application made to determine disputes on Lease and Enfranchisement Valuations.

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Tenants' Associations  

This guidance describes the procedure for applications made for the recognition of Tenants Associations.

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Residential Property Tribunal - Right to Buy  

This guidance describes the procedure for applications made to determine the sale of a dwelling suitable for occupation by elderly persons.

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Housing Act 2004 - An Overview of RPT Jurisdictions  

This fact sheet provides an overview of the new jurisdictions that will be exercised by "Residential Property Tribunals (RPTs).

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Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS)

This guidance describes the procedure for applications and appeals relating to Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, Demolition Orders, and Emergency measures (Unfit properties).

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Empty Dwelling Management Orders under the Housing Act 2004 (EDMO's)

This guidance describes the procedure for applications and appeals in respect of Empty Dwelling Management Orders.

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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's)

This guidance describes the procedure for applications and appeals relating to licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMO's), Selective licensing and other residential accommodation.

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Management Orders (MO's)

This guidance describes the procedure for applications and appeals relating to interim and Final Management Orders (MO's) under the Housing Act 2004.

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