Property Tribunal cases already rising since Renters’ Rights Act
Summary
Official Ministry of Justice figures show a sharp rise in property tribunal cases following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, with increases across private rented sector disputes, leasehold matters and rent-related cases. Savills says the data suggests the new regime is already generating more conflict and may put pressure on tribunal capacity and rent review processes.
Why it matters
Residential surveyors may see more instructions and disputes linked to rent reviews, leasehold issues and wider tenancy conflict as the reforms bed in. The trend also has implications for valuation assumptions, market rent evidence and the timing of tribunal-backed outcomes.
Key points
- Property tribunal cases rose 56% year on year in Q2 2026, according to Ministry of Justice data.
- Annual property-related cases reached 15,929 by the end of June, up 24%.
- The rise includes disputes in the private rented sector, leasehold enfranchisement, Housing Act 2004 cases and park homes.
- Savills expects further increases, especially in rent review cases, as the Renters’ Rights Act beds in.
- The Government has said HMRC will take over rent reviews, but no timetable has been set.
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