Rent review arbitration: the appointment and procedure explained
Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
This business guide explores the arbitration process by which rent can be reviewed if an agreement cannot be reached between the parties. It is the default method of determining rent reviews for Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies (AHAs) and Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs).
Rent Reviews under FBTs that do not follow what is known as the “statutory procedure” may provide alternative dispute resolution procedures. These will be set out in the tenancy agreement and fall outside the scope of this guide. Please see our separate business guide “Rent reviews for Farm Business Tenancies: understanding the procedure” for further information on the statutory procedure.