AHA 1986 Rent Reviews: Practical Insights, Examples & Key Pitfalls | TFA Mini‑Series Part 2

Описание: Learn how to approach an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA 1986) rent review with expert guidance, practical examples and essential insights for tenant farmers.

Welcome to the Part 2 of our two‑part virtual mini‑series on agricultural rent reviews, proudly sponsored by Roythornes Solicitors.

This session is designed to give tenant farmers the clarity and confidence they need before entering an AHA 1986 rent review negotiation, tackling the complexities of arbitration, dispute resolution and rent assessment under agricultural tenancy law.

Our expert speakers break down how rents are assessed in practice, the key factors that influence rental values and the scenarios where a rent reduction may be justified. With complex issues and common pitfalls in agricultural rent reviews, this recording offers practical guidance, sector specific insight and reassurance from professionals with extensive experience.

Featuring expert insights from:
Ellie Allwood, Brown & Co
Edward Briggs, Briggs & Stone
George Dunn, Tenant Farmers Association (TFA)

What we cover in Part 2:
👉 How the AHA 1986 rent review process really works - from appointing an arbitrator to understanding what they do and the alternative options for resolving rent disputes.
👉 How to extend negotiations beyond the rent review date and keep discussions constructive.
👉 Ways to reduce arbitration costs, including process choices that help keep fees manageable.
👉 Standard vs Simplified Arbitration procedures - what each one means in practice.
👉 How arbitrators consider property condition, including disrepair and game damage issues.
👉 Key essentials of a strong tenant statement of case to support your position.
👉 Budgets vs comparables - how arbitrators may view each type of evidence and how tenants can respond if landlords avoid providing budgets.
👉The impact of landlord conduct leading up to arbitration, especially under the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice.
👉 Arbitration cost expectations, who pays and how cost decisions are made.
👉 Whether rent reductions are achievable under AHA 1986 and insights from past cases.
👉 Appeal options – is arbitration the end of the road?

Our speakers also use a constructed rent review example to illustrate key points clearly and practically: You can access the full example here: https://tfa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads...

This is the final session in our two‑part agricultural rent review series. Part 1 of this series is also available to watch on demand via our YouTube Channel. This introductory event was originally broadcast on 11 February 2026.

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