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First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

The tribunal that decides rent and deposit disputes.

3 min read · Updated 2 August 2026

Overview

The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) is the judicial body that decides disputes between landlords and tenants over rent levels, deposit penalties and other housing obligations. A tenant can refer an in-tenancy rent increase to the Tribunal, which will set the rent at the market level if the proposed increase is higher.

Practical guidance

  • Keep evidence of comparable local rents if you plan a rent increase the tenant may challenge.
  • Tribunal referral suspends the increase until it decides.

This wiki entry is general information for UK landlords and letting agents, not legal advice. Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — check your local requirements or take advice before acting.