Party Wall Implications of Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Surveyor Strategies for PRS Extension Works and Pet-Friendly Modifications
The Renters' Rights Act 2026 fundamentally reshapes how landlords approach structural alterations in private rented properties. With Section 21 'no fault' evictions abolished from May 1, 2026, and tenants gaining indefinite security of tenure, the traditional approach to party wall works during tenancies requires complete strategic recalibration.[5] Landlords can no longer rely on fixed-term tenancy […]
Party Wall Surveyor Impartiality in 2026 Renters’ Rights Disputes: RICS Guidance for Multi-Occupancy Extension Works
The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has fundamentally reshaped the landscape for party wall disputes in rental properties, with early data showing a 43% increase in tenant-initiated objections to extension works in multi-occupancy buildings. As landlords rush to expand rental portfolios and existing properties undergo significant alterations, party wall surveyor impartiality in 2026 renters' rights disputes […]
