Form T382 Certificate of Compliance UK Guide

What this document is

Form T382 is a certificate used in proceedings before the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber). When an applicant brings a matter before the Tribunal, the Registrar often issues directions requiring certain preliminary steps, such as serving notice on affected parties, publishing an advertisement in a local newspaper, or giving potential objectors a window to respond.

The Tribunal will not usually move the application forward until it has seen written confirmation that those directions have been followed. That confirmation is what Form T382 provides. The certificate is signed by the applicant themselves or by their solicitor, and it records two things: that the directions have been complied with, and whether any objections have been received as a result.

It must be sent in with supporting evidence, which typically includes a copy of the newspaper page carrying the advertisement, a certified copy of the notice that was served, a list of every person served, and proof that service actually took place. Used in the Lands Chamber for matters such as restrictive covenant applications and similar property-related references.

How to use this document

1. Enter the case details at the top. Start by filling in the case number allocated by the Tribunal and the title of the order or application the certificate relates to. These details should match exactly what appears on the Registrar's directions and any previous correspondence from the Tribunal. Any mismatch can cause the certificate to be rejected or misfiled.
2. Complete the certification statement. The main body of the form contains a statement confirming that the steps required by the Registrar's directions have been carried out. This needs to be signed either by the applicant personally or by the solicitor acting for them. Before signing, go back through the directions order line by line and satisfy yourself that each requirement has genuinely been met, not just substantially complied with.
3. List any objections received. There is a dedicated section for recording objections that have come in during the notice or advertisement period. Set out the full name and address of each objector. If the list is long, you can attach a separate schedule and refer to it in the form. If no objections have been received, say so clearly rather than leaving the section blank.
4. Gather the supporting documents. The certificate must be accompanied by evidence. This normally means the page of the newspaper containing the advertisement (where advertising was directed), a certified copy of the notice that was served, a schedule of everyone who received it, and proof of service such as signed acknowledgements or a process server's certificate. Check each item against the directions before you send anything.
5. Submit the certificate to the Tribunal. Send the signed Form T382 together with the supporting bundle to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber). Keep a full copy for your own records, including any evidence of posting or electronic submission. The Tribunal will then review compliance and decide how the application proceeds, which may involve setting a hearing date or giving further directions.

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