Appeals to the tribunal
If a civil penalty is imposed on a landlord or manager, that person can appeal to the first-tier tribunal (Property Chamber) against the decision to impose a penalty or the amount of the penalty. The tribunal has the power to confirm vary (increase or reduce) the size of the penalty imposed by the council, or to cancel the civil penalty. The penalty can only be increased to the maximum of £30,000.
The appeal must be made to the first-tier tribunal within 28 days of the date the final notice was issued. Where an appeal has been made, this suspends the civil penalty until the appeal is determined or withdrawn.