An appeal may be made to a Residential Property Tribunal against a decision of the LHA to

• Refuse to grant a licence.
• Grant a licence, including any conditions imposed.
• Vary a licence.
• Revoke a licence.
• Refuse to vary or revoke a licence.

An appeal must normally be made within 28 days of the decision being made, but if the tribunal thinks there are good reasons to do so, it may extend the period for appeal. In considering an appeal the tribunal rehears the LHA decision, but is able to take account of new evidence put forward by the appellant. In its decision the tribunal may quash the LHAs decision or vary or confirm it.

Contact details for the local RPT

Chichester - Southern Rent Assessment Panel  
1st Floor
1 Market Avenue
CHICHESTER PO19 1JU

Tel:  0845 100 2617 or 01243 779394

Fax:  01243 779389

Email:  southern.rap@odpm.gsi.gov.uk

Website: http://www.rpts.gov.uk/index.htm