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Leasehold valuation tribunals (LVT)

Leaseholders and freeholders may apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT) if there is a dispute involving residential leasehold property. An LVT will consider disputes on many issues, including your lease and service charges. An application charge may apply. 

LVTs are independent and impartial bodies. They normally consist of three members: a lawyer, a valuer and a non-professional. LVTs may determine applications without a hearing, but where hearings are held they are less formal than court hearings, in particular evidence is not given under oath. LVTs were set up to provide a quicker and simpler option to court proceedings.

Applicants to an LVT do not have to be represented by a solicitor or barrister at a hearing, although professional assistance is recommended in some types of cases, such as a block freehold purchase. An LVT will examine both sides of the argument before coming to a decision. The decision may be given orally and in all cases, is issued in writing as soon as possible after the hearing.

For more information on Leasehold valuation tribunals (LVT) visit Directgov's Settling leasehold disputes - Leasehold Valuation Tribunal page

For more information contact Housing Services by telephone: 01634 333219 or by email: housing@medway.gov.uk / leaseholders@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Housing Services, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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