The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber (Procedure) Regulations 2017 No. 328

SCHEDULE The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber Rules of Procedure 2017

PART 1 Rules common to all proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal

Mediation

19.  In cases identified by the Chamber President as suitable for mediation, the First-tier Tribunal must—

(a) bring to the attention of the parties the availability of mediation at any point in the proceedings as an alternative procedure for the resolution of the dispute;

(b) provide information explaining what mediation involves; and

(c) if the parties consent to mediation, adjourn or postpone the hearing in accordance with rule 28 to enable the parties to access mediation.