How long can you be chased for rent arrears?

DWQA QuestionsCategory: Rent ArrearsHow long can you be chased for rent arrears?
Patel asked 8 months ago
How long can you be chased for rent arrears?
1 Answers
Roger baker answered 8 months ago
Older leases will often reserve charges as rent as historically (pre Landlord and Tenant Act 1985) there were advantages in doing so, but recent legislation mainly negates those advantages. Section 19 Limitation Act 1980 provides that “rent” is subject to a limitation period of 6 years.
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