Part 2: Rogue Landlords and Property Agents in England Chapter 3: Database of Rogue Landlords and Property Agents Removal or variation Section 37: Requests for exercise of powers under section 36 and appeals
This section permits a person about whom an entry has been made on the database to seek its removal or a reduction in the length of the period for which the entry is to be maintained, within the circumstances set out in section 36. Such a request must be made in writing. The local housing authority must notify the person of its decision. Where it refuses to comply with the request it must give reasons for the decision. Where the authority decides not to comply with the request the person making the request has a right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. An appeal must be made within 21 days of the local housing authority's notification of the decision, or such longer period as the tribunal may allow if the person has good reason for delay. If the Tribunal allows the appeal it may order the local housing authority to remove the entry or reduce the period for which it is to be maintained.