1. Background Who we are and what do we do?

2. What is the PRHP?
A devolved Scottish tribunal established by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 –
Independent / impartial/ judicial body
Interprets and Applies the law and has statutory procedural regulations
Judicial membership appointed by public appointment process - JABS
Administration provided by Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

3. What cases are considered
Determine referrals from tenants concerning the duty of landlords to meet a minimum standard of repair – repairing standard
Objections to fair rents fixed by rent officers / or assessing market rents and terms
Assisting Landlords to enforce their rights of access for inspection/ for works

4. Who are the Panel members?
President/ Vice President/ chairpersons/ surveyor members/ housing members
When application is received it goes through an sifting process and is referred to a Committee for determination if a valid application
Committee consists normally of legal chairperson, and surveyor member
Committee can use own specialist knowledge and experience to determine the application

5. How we work?
Based in Glasgow along side Homeowner Housing Panel – same membership
Funding provided by Scottish Government
Sits throughout Scotland - hearings are public and held close to the property after property inspection
Proportion of Judicial Members are also accredited mediators

6. Fees/Expenses No fee for bringing an application
No risk of expenses at prhp stage
Only risk of expenses at appeal stage in Sheriff Court at Sheriff’s discretion
Legal Aid is available to eligible tenants
Parties on Legal Aid may have degree of protection in relation to expenses