Thank you to Tessa Shepperson at Landlord Law – Legal Help, Services and Support for Landlords – Legal help, services and support for private residential landlords for the following update:

A new statutory instrument has been published which is increasing some court fees with effect from 8 April 2025.  

The most relevant for landlords will be:  

• The fee for issuing a possession claim in the County Court which will increase from £391 to £404 (and from £528 to £545 in the
  High Court).
• The fee for seeking permission in a claim for judicial review will increase from £169 to £174.
• Lodging an appeal at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) will increase from £242 to £250.
• The hearing fee for cases in the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) will increase from £220 to £227.