10 Jun 2026Waiting for your rent tribunal decision: how long it takes and how to chase a late one
The hearing is over, you have made your case, and now there is silence. The wait for a rent tribunal decision is one of the most stressful parts of the whole process, mostly because nobody tells you how long it is supposed to take. This walkthrough sets out the realistic timeline, why a property inspection can add weeks, the point at which it is reasonable to chase, and exactly what to write to the tribunal office if your decision is overdue. England only, Section 13 rent challenges.
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