Rent disputes

Where landlord and tenant disputes go, and how appeals work since September 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-06

General information, not legal advice. Laws and fees change: confirm with the authority named on this page before you act.

Committee first

Under the 2026 amendments, landlords and tenants must take their dispute to the Rental Disputes Settlement Committee before filing any lawsuit.

All disputes arising from the landlord-tenant relationship.

Appeals against the committee's decisions go to the Court of Appeal.

Filing steps and fees are set by the authorities; check them before you file.