2 Jun 2026Tribunal directions order and requesting an adjournment: the rent-challenge tenant walkthrough 2026
When you refer a rent increase to the First-tier Tribunal, the next thing you usually receive is not a hearing date but a directions order: a set of instructions telling both sides what to file and by when. Tenants often miss how important this step is. Get it right and your case is in good order before anyone walks into a hearing; ignore it and you can weaken a strong challenge. This walkthrough explains what a directions order is, how to comply step by step, and how to request an adjournment if you genuinely cannot meet a date, with template wording you can adapt.
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