Welfare Advice Officer, Melville Housing Asscociation, Dalkeith, Midlothia Member since 22nd Jan 2004
Landlord Appeal Rights Wed 18-Feb-04 08:29 AM
Following the decision of the tribunal of Commissioners, is there any word about possible further appeal or change to Regs.? These were options posted in an old message in the old forum. Any update would be helpful as I still have outstanding appeal cases.
Welfare Benefits adviser, Notting Hill Housing Trust, London Member since 18th Feb 2004
RE: Landlord Appeal Rights Wed 18-Feb-04 01:23 PM
I understand that the DWP has now decided to amend the relevant legislation to give landlords an unequivocal right of appeal against decisions to recover overpayments from them (as well as the right of appeal against decisions as to recoverability, amount etc.).
Unfortunately, this will take time - around 6 months I've been advised. If any appeals come up for a hearing you can try asking for an adjournment.
HB/CTB Appeals Officer, Cambridge City Council Member since 22nd Jan 2004
RE: Landlord Appeal Rights Thu 19-Feb-04 07:27 AM
I seem to have missed something subsequent to the Chiltern case I thought Landlords could not longer appeal against recovery from them,has this moved on ???