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Tenant Fee Act. Historic Fees | Infosheet

Our latest infosheet looks at a recent Court of Appeal decision confirming that fees charged before the Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force do not affect the validity of a Section 21 notice under a later tenancy. This is welcome news for agents and landlords managing long-standing agreements. Read the full update and what it means for compliance here

Tenant Fee Act. Historic Fees

| Infosheet

Our latest infosheet breaks down a key Court of Appeal decision that clarifies how the Tenant Fees Act 2019 applies to historic payments made under earlier tenancies.

In Switaj v McClenaghan, the court confirmed that fees lawfully charged before the Act came into force, such as check-out fees, do not invalidate Section 21 notices served under a later tenancy. This is an important update for agents and landlords managing long-term tenancies with multiple renewals.

Inside the infosheet:
• Background to the case
• What the Court decided
• Why it matters for agents
• Key actions to take now

Read the full summary and guidance today!