The RICS Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) is the world's largest provider of alternative dispute resolution services. We offer a complete range of methods for resolving disputes including: arbitration, expert determination, mediation, adjudication and expert witness.

Application forms for a range of services are listed as Word file downloads to the right of this article. Please note, many of the application forms have been changed with effect from 15th June 2009.

If you are unsure of the service you need we are happy to help you.  Contact us on:

T: +44 (0)207 334 3806
E: drs@rics.org  

Application forms for Dispute Resolution Services

Commercial property rent review (DRS1)
Application form DRS1 for the appointment/nomination of an Arbitrator/Independent Expert by the President of RICS. Please read in conjunction with Rent Review Explanatory notes.

Non rent review disputes form (AS2)
Application form for the appointment/nomination of an Arbitrator/ Independent Expert by the President of RICS.

Require an Adjudicator?
Application for the nomination of an Adjudicator by the President of RICS.

Application for Mediation
Application for the appointment of a Mediator by the President of RICS.

Service Charge Dispute Resolution (DRS2)
Applications form for the appointment of an Independent Expert /  Arbitrator / Mediator by the President of RICS.

Lease renewal disputes PACT (DRS7)
Application for the appointment of an Arbitrator / Independent Expert by the President of RICS or the President of the Law Society.

Expert witness (AS2B)
Application form for the appointment of an Expert Witness by the President of RICS.

RICS Small Business Scheme
Joint application for appointment of an Independent Expert by the President of RICS under the RICS Small Business Scheme.  Please contact DRS for details and application form.

Dilapidation disputes
Application for the appointment/nomination of an Arbitrator / Independent Expert by the President of RICS

Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 - rent
Application for the appointment of an Arbitrator by the President of RICS.

Agricultural Non Rent Review
Application for the appointment of an Aribtrator / Independent Expert by the President of RICS.