Do landlords still have a right to recover RTM costs after the 2025 reforms?
Do landlords still have a right to recover RTM costs after the 2025 reforms?
The Upper Tribunal says yes in new decision - City and Country Properties Limited v BC Court RTM Company Limited
In a significant decision on retrospectivity and accrued rights where Wallace acted for the successful appellant (City and Country Properties Limited), the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has confirmed that landlords can still recover costs incurred under the previous RTM costs regime where the liability arose before the reforms took effect on 3 March 2025.
The decision provides important clarity for landlords, RTM companies and practitioners dealing with historic RTM claims.
The full Decision can be downloaded here.
