Party Wall Surveys for Renters’ Rights Act Compliance: Managing Notices When Landlord-Initiated Works Face New Section 8 Ground Requirements
The abolition of Section 21 "no-fault" evictions under the Renters' Rights Act 2026 has fundamentally altered how landlords approach property improvements—particularly when those works trigger party wall procedures. With landlords now required to justify evictions through specific Section 8 grounds, party wall surveys have evolved from purely technical assessments into complex compliance exercises that must […]
Party Wall Surveys Under Renters’ Rights Act 2026: Managing Landlord Modifications and Pet-Friendly Extensions
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on October 27, 2025, fundamentally transforming how landlords approach property modifications in rental properties [4]. With major provisions taking effect May 1, 2026—including the abolition of Section 21 "no fault" evictions and the introduction of assured periodic tenancies—the intersection between tenant rights and party wall procedures has […]
