The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber (Procedure) Regulations 2017

Adjournment or postponement of a hearing

28.—(1) The First-tier Tribunal at its discretion may, on its own initiative or on an application by a party, at any time, adjourn or postpone a hearing.

(2) Where a party applies for an adjournment or postponement of a hearing, that party must—

(a) if practicable, notify all other parties of the application for an adjournment or postponement;

(b) show good reason why an adjournment or postponement is necessary; and

(c) produce evidence of any fact or matter relied on in support of the application for an adjournment or postponement.

(3) The First-tier Tribunal may only adjourn or postpone a hearing at the request of a party on cause shown.

(4) If the reason for such an adjournment or postponement is to allow the party more time to produce evidence, the First-tier Tribunal may only adjourn or postpone the hearing if satisfied that—

(a) the evidence relates to a matter in dispute;

(b) it would be unjust to determine the case without permitting the party to produce the evidence; and

(c) where the party has failed to comply with directions for the production of the evidence, the party has provided a satisfactory explanation for that failure.