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The PCA is concerned to ensure that pubs companies are fully compliant with regulation 46 of the Pubs Code relating to premises insurance, and in particular, a tied tenant’s right to price match.
This information is from the PCA on upcoming changes to the website.
The PCA outlines difficulties in applying the Pubs Code legislation to some agreement types and seeks evidence and views.
50% of 1200 tied tenants have now been interviewed as part of the PCA’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey 2025.
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is pleased to confirm the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) has secured the second extension to its contract for the provision of arbitration services on behalf of the PCA.
Star has re-imbursed a tenant £5,832 for costs the tenant was ordered to pay in arbitration because of the PCA’s intervention.
January 13th, 2025 sees the launch of the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey and tied tenants are being encouraged to participate.
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has issued the results of this year’s Annual Tied Tenants Survey, which highlight tenant sentiment towards, and their relationships with, the UK’s big six tied pub companies: Admiral, Greene …
Stonegate has taken action to address historic breaches of the Pubs Code regarding the provision of rent proposals.
Star has now revised its communications with tied tenants to ensure it provides transparent information in relation to premises insurance as required by the Pubs Code.
The target of speaking with 1200 tied tenants to gather their views and opinions on the Pubs Code and their pub company has now been reached.
Fiona Dickie has been re-appointed as the Pubs Code Adjudicator.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
January 9th 2024 saw the start of the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s Annual Tied Tenant Survey. Tied tenants are being encouraged to participate if they are contacted by Ipsos the independent research company.
Following a two year partnership, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) has been awarded a 12-month extension to continue as sole providers of the PCA’s arbitration referral service.
Star has now complied with all recommendations as a result of the PCA’s investigation into its use of the stocking requirement in Market Rent Only tenancies, bringing the PCA’s monitoring to an end.
The PCA has published a report into its findings following its thematic review into how pub companies manage repairs and dilapidations. Engagement with tenants and pub companies will continue to ensure they discover what is …
The Pubs Code Adjudicator's 2023 survey shines a light on pub company and tenant relationships and issues findings, with Marston’s coming out as the top performer across the board.
This update is a joint statement by the Pubs Code Adjudicator and Star Pubs & Bars.
The Pubs Code Adjudicator has issued statutory guidance to pub companies to remove barriers for tenants and ensure a fair and consistent approach to the Market Rent Only offer.
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