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The Weathertight Homes Tribunal was established in 2007 under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006. The government recognised the difficulties with resolving leaky home claims and set up the Weathertight Homes Tribunal, giving it powers to resolve disputes faster.
What we do
The Weathertight Homes Tribunal provides independent adjudication services where all parties are treated impartially. The chair and members of the Weathertight Homes Tribunal (also called judicial officers) act as adjudicators of leaky home disputes and are supported by Ministry of Justice staff who provide registration, case management and other administrative services.