The First-tier Tribunal uses different forms for different applications. Filing the wrong one wastes weeks. This guide maps common applications to the right form and how to file.
Common forms
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| Leasehold 1 | Determination of a specific service charge issue (s.27A LTA 1985) |
| Leasehold 10 | Broader/combined applications — commonly service charge + s.20C + admin charge |
| LON5 | Right to Manage (CLRA 2002 s.84(3)) |
| APP | Appointment of manager (s.24 LTA 1987) |
| HB | Housing benefit / rent determination |
| Park 1–10 series | Park homes disputes under MHA 1983 |
| Chapter II / Chapter III | Enfranchisement / lease extension terms disputes |
Full list at gov.uk/guidance/residential-property-first-tier-tribunal-application-forms.
Filing
- Portal: MyHMCTS is used for many application types.
- Email: rpsouthern@justice.gov.uk (London) or the regional inbox.
- Post: 10 Alfred Place, London WC1E 7LR for the London panel.
What to include on filing
- Completed form.
- Copy lease (essential for service charge cases).
- Statement of case (2–5 pages) setting out issues and relief.
- Any demand or notice under challenge.
- Fee (£100 issue; £200 hearing — pay both up-front to avoid delay).
Related
- [How to prepare a tribunal bundle](/guides/how-to-prepare-a-tribunal-bundle-for-the-property-chamber)
- [Tribunal fees and hearing costs — 2026](/guides/tribunal-fees-and-hearing-costs-a-2026-guide)
Frequently asked questions
Which form for a s.20 dispensation?＋
Landlords use Leasehold 2. Leaseholders responding do not file a form but participate through directions.
Do I need to pay the hearing fee up-front?＋
You can defer, but paying at issue avoids delay. Fee remission is available on the standard means test.
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