The costs associated with submitting an appeal are not usually awarded. There are rare exceptions, if the Adjudicator considers that the authority (or you) were wholly unreasonable in their approach to the case, or – as defined by the law – were ‘vexatious’ or ‘frivolous’.
To ask the Adjudicator to order the other party to pay your costs, you must complete an online form or make an application to us in writing*. The Adjudicator will consider your submission and, if necessary, ask the authority to respond.
*Make sure to include a breakdown of your expenses and time.
