Tribunal Evidence Pack
A professionally reviewed rental market evidence report prepared for First-tier Tribunal rent increase proceedings. The AI-generated comparable analysis is reviewed and signed off by a lettings expert before delivery, giving you a documented, authoritative evidence base for your case.
What is a Tribunal Evidence Pack?
When a tenant refers a Section 13 rent increase to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), the tribunal makes its decision based on comparable market evidence. The quality and credibility of that evidence matters. A Tribunal Evidence Pack is a written report, professionally reviewed by a lettings expert, that documents the comparable evidence for your specific property and presents it in a format suitable for tribunal submission.
Unlike an AI-only report, the Tribunal Evidence Pack is reviewed and approved by one of our lettings professionals before it is released. The reviewer checks the comparable selection, adjusts the commentary where needed, and signs off the final report — providing a credible, accountable evidence document.
What does the pack include?
- Expert-reviewed comparable evidence — comparable listings selected and verified by a lettings professional, not just AI-generated
- Written expert commentary — a professional narrative explaining the evidence, market context, and calibrated rent range for the property
- Calibrated rent range — a lower, mid, and upper bound supported by the comparable evidence, reviewed for accuracy
- Transport and amenity scoring — an objective assessment of proximity to stations, schools, and key local services
- Formatted PDF report — a professionally formatted document ready to submit alongside a tribunal application or present at a hearing
- Expert contact — if the tribunal or your representative needs to follow up, the reviewing expert is identified in the report
When do you need this pack?
Use the Tribunal Evidence Pack when you are:
- A tenant who has referred a Section 13 notice to the First-tier Tribunal and needs a credible evidence document to submit
- A landlord who is attending a tribunal hearing and needs to demonstrate that the proposed rent is supported by market evidence
- A housing adviser or solicitor acting on behalf of a client in tribunal proceedings and needing a documented, expert-reviewed evidence base
If you are still in the negotiation stage and have not yet referred to a tribunal, the Rental Assessment (£29) provides comparable evidence at lower cost and is well-suited to private discussions.
How does the review process work?
After you complete the checkout, the AI report is automatically generated and placed in a review queue. A lettings expert checks the comparable selection, reviews the AI commentary, makes any necessary adjustments, and approves the final report. You receive the completed PDF by email once the review is done. Review typically completes within one to two business days.
What is the difference between this and a RICS Red Book valuation?
A RICS Red Book valuation is a formal, regulated valuation carried out under RICS Valuation Global Standards. A Tribunal Evidence Pack is a market evidence report, not a regulated RICS valuation. For most First-tier Tribunal rent cases, market evidence of the type provided in this pack is the appropriate and standard form of supporting material. If your specific circumstances require a full RICS Red Book valuation, please seek independent RICS-qualified advice.
Order your Tribunal Evidence Pack
Enter your postcode to start. A lettings expert reviews your report before delivery.
Related guides
How to Challenge a Rent Increase
Step-by-step guide to referring a Section 13 notice to the First-tier Tribunal, including what evidence you need.
Read guide →What Evidence Do You Need at Tribunal?
What the First-tier Tribunal expects to see, how comparables are assessed, and how to present your evidence effectively.
Read guide →How Rent Report Works
Data sources, comparable selection, IQR outlier rejection, and confidence scoring — a transparent explanation of our methodology.
Read more →How it works
- Order and enter your property details — provide the postcode, bedroom count, property type, and any relevant property details at checkout.
- AI report generated automatically — comparable rental listings are pulled from multiple sources, adjusted for property-specific factors, and synthesised into a draft report.
- Expert review — a lettings professional reviews the comparable selection, checks the AI commentary for accuracy, makes any necessary adjustments, and signs off the final report.
- Report delivered by email — once review is complete (typically 1–2 business days), the finalised PDF is sent to your email address and accessible in your account.
- Use at tribunal or in negotiations — submit the PDF alongside your tribunal application or share it with your landlord, tenant, or legal representative.
For a full explanation of our data sources and methodology, see how Rent Report works →
Frequently asked questions
How long does the expert review take?
Expert review typically completes within one to two business days of checkout. During busy periods it may take slightly longer. You will receive an email notification when your report is ready, along with a download link.
Is this a RICS Red Book valuation?
No. The Tribunal Evidence Pack is a market evidence report, not a RICS Red Book valuation. For most First-tier Tribunal rent proceedings, comparable market evidence of this type is the standard supporting material. If your circumstances specifically require a full RICS Red Book valuation, seek independent RICS-qualified advice.
Can I submit this report directly to the First-tier Tribunal?
Yes. The Tribunal Evidence Pack is formatted for direct submission alongside a tribunal application. It includes named comparable properties with addresses and adjusted rents, a calibrated rent range, expert commentary, transport and amenity scoring, and the reviewer's contact details for follow-up. The tribunal accepts market evidence reports of this type as supporting material when deciding fair rent.
What is the difference between the Tribunal Evidence Pack and the Rental Assessment?
The Rental Assessment (£29) is AI-generated with no human review — it is suited to private negotiations and background evidence. The Tribunal Evidence Pack (£175) includes everything in the Rental Assessment, plus expert review and sign-off by a lettings professional, adjusted commentary, a tribunal-structured format, and the reviewer's contact details. The pack carries significantly more credibility in formal tribunal proceedings.
Who reviews the report?
Reports are reviewed by a lettings professional with experience in rental market evidence. The reviewer checks the comparable selection, validates the AI commentary against the data, and signs off the final report. Their details are included in the report document so they can be contacted for follow-up by the tribunal or legal representatives if needed.
Can a landlord use this pack as well as a tenant?
Yes. The Tribunal Evidence Pack can be ordered by either party in a rent dispute. A landlord who has proposed a rent increase and is facing a tribunal challenge can use the pack to demonstrate that the proposed rent is supported by comparable market evidence. A tenant challenging a Section 13 notice can use it to show the proposed rent is above what comparable properties achieve.
What if I am not happy with the report?
If there is a factual error in the report — for example, a comparable that is clearly unsuitable — contact us at hello@rentreport.co.uk and we will review it. We aim to resolve queries promptly. Please note that we cannot change the market evidence itself or guarantee a particular outcome at tribunal.