What does standing refer to in tribunal proceedings?

• A. Standing is the claimant's legal eligibility to bring a claim in a tribunal
• B. Standing refers to where a hearing is held
• C. Standing is the amount of money a case is worth
• D. Standing is the speed at which a decision is issued

Answer: (A)

Standing in tribunal proceedings is about who is allowed to start and participate in a case. It means you have a real legal interest in the dispute or you’re authorized to act for someone who does, so you’re entitled to bring the claim and be heard. It focuses on eligibility to participate, not on how much money is at stake, where the hearing is held, or how quickly a decision is issued. In landlord–tenant matters, a tenant can have standing to pursue eviction or repair issues, a landlord can have standing in rent or breach cases, and someone with a legal interest (like a mortgagee or an authorized representative) can also have standing.