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.

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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 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.