Expert Witness Roles in PRS Ombudsman Disputes: CPR Part 35 Standards for Building Surveyors Post-Renters’ Rights Act 2026

Over 65% of private rented sector disputes escalating to formal resolution in 2026 involve contested property condition evidence — yet a significant proportion of expert witness reports submitted in these cases fail to meet the standards required under CPR Part 35. With the new mandatory PRS Ombudsman scheme operational from May 2026 under the Renters' […]




