Breaches
This register is a record of Pubs Code breaches that pub-owning businesses have reported to the Pubs Code Adjudicator. Please note, this is a record of breaches reported since 1 April 2022 when the self-reporting process was formalised.
Self-reported breaches results list
Breach Reported June 2025
Pub-owning Business: Greene King
Topic: Rent assessment proposal
Regulation and description: Regulation 20(2)(a)
The rent assessment proposal must be provided to the tied pub tenant, in the case of an assessment conducted under regulation 19(1)(a), at least 6 months before the rent review date.
Matter reported / Further information:
1 instance of a rent assessment proposal not being provided within the required timescale. PCA has given advice to the POB.
Breach Reported March 2025
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 3 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to BDM error. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported October 2024
Pub-owning Business: Admiral Taverns
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Matter reported / Further information:
A BDM note of 1 meeting was not sent within the required timescale due to BDM user error. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported September 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 2 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to BDM error. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported September 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 6 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to an internal IT issue. PCA monitoring the POB’s management and resolution of this ongoing IT issue.
Breach Reported September 2024
Pub-owning Business: Punch Pubs
Topic: Rent assessment proposal
Regulation and description: Regulation 20(2)(a)
The rent assessment proposal must be provided to the tied pub tenant, in the case of an assessment conducted under regulation 19(1)(a), at least 6 months before the rent review date.
Matter reported / Further information:
2 instances of a rent assessment proposal not being provided within the required timescale. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported August 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 1 meeting were not sent within the required timescale. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported August 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 2 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to an ongoing internal IT issue. The PCA is monitoring the POB’s management and resolution of this IT issue.
Breach Reported August 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: Dilapidations Survey
Regulation and description: Regulation 13(7)(b)
Duty to carry out a dilapidations survey in accordance with the tenancy terms and at least six months before the end of the tenancy.
Matter reported / Further information:
1 instance of the dilapidations survey not being carried out at least six months before the end of the tenancy due to staff illness. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported July 2024
Pub-owning Business: Stonegate
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(b)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the business development manager provides tied pub tenants with a record of discussions in connection with matters set out in subsection 41(4)(a) within 14 days of the discussion.
Matter reported / Further information:
BDM notes of 2 meetings were not sent within the required timescale due to an ongoing internal IT issue. PCA monitoring POB’s management and resolution of this ongoing IT issue.