[2023] UKUT 247 (LC)

LC-2023-165

Royal Courts of Justice,

Strand, London WC2A

11 October 2023

TRIBUNALS, COURTS AND ENFORCEMENT ACT 2007

AN APPEAL AGAINST A DECISION OF THE FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL

(PROPERTY CHAMBER)

LANDLORD AND TENANT – FTT PROCEDURE – adoption of Dentonguidance on relief from sanctions – application for extension of time to comply with directions – application overlooked by tribunal – respondent debarred from participation at hearing – whether all relevant matters taken into account – appeal allowed

BETWEEN:

JALAY ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Appellant

-and-

HARRISON RAMSDALE (1)

MATTHEW JAMES CONGDON (2)

CONOR KEEGAN (3)

Respondents

Re: 160C Muswell Hill Road,

London N10

Martin Rodger KC, Deputy Chamber President

Determination on written representations

© CROWN COPYRIGHT 2023

The following cases are referred to in this decision:

Block A9 The Upper Drive Limited v Copse Mill Properties [2019] UKUT 337 (LC)

BPP Holdings v Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2016] EWCA Civ 121, [2014] 1 WLR 3926

BPP Holdings v Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2017] 1 WLR 2945, [2017] UKSC 55

Denton v TH White Ltd [2014] 1 WLR 3926

Hammerson UK Properties PLC v Gowlett [2017] UKUT 469 (LC)

R (Jones) v Ft-T (Social Entitlement Chamber) [2013] UKSC 19; [2013] 2 AC 48

Silber v London Borough of Barnet [2021] UKUT 206 (LC)

SimpsonsMalt Ltd v Jones [2017] UKUT 460 (LC)