Valuation and Expert Witness Work in Residential Landlord–Tenant Disputes: Building a Robust Evidence Base Under New Renting Rules
The 2026 expansion of Awaab's Law introduced five new hazard categories and triggered an estimated 40% increase in landlord–tenant disputes — a surge that has placed chartered surveyors acting as expert witnesses under unprecedented scrutiny [4]. At the same moment, the Renters' Rights Act has reshaped the tenancy landscape by abolishing fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies […]
Expert Witness Evidence in Section 8 Eviction Disputes Under Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Valuation Standards for New Grounds
From May 2026, the abolition of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions under the Renters' Rights Act 2026 fundamentally changes how landlords recover possession of their properties. With the no-fault route closed, every contested eviction must now travel through Section 8 grounds — and the quality of expert witness evidence has never mattered more. This shift means […]
