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 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 November 2023
Pub-owning Business: Greene King
Topic: Profit & loss statement
Regulation and description: Breach of Schedule 1, clause 33(2)
Provision of a forecast profit & loss statement to include figures and other information specified in paragraph 5(a) to (i) of Schedule 2
Matter reported / Further information:
25 franchisees affected since October 2022. POB has taken internal action to include making relevant staff aware of Code duties towards franchisees. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.
Breach Reported February 2023
Pub-owning Business: Greene King
Topic: BDM Notes
Regulation and description: Regulation 41(4)(a)(iii)
A pub-owning business must ensure that the Business Development Manager makes appropriate notes of any discussions with tied pub tenants in connection with repairs to the tied pub premises.
Matter reported / Further information:
Potentially 57 tenants affected over six-month period. POB has taken internal action to include clarifying Code duties with relevant staff. Tenants have been informed of breach and Code rights. PCA satisfied POB has taken appropriate action in the circumstances reported.