Expert Witness Preparation for Renters’ Rights Act Valuation Disputes: Evidence Standards Post-Section 21 Abolition
The abolition of Section 21 "no-fault evictions" on May 1, 2026, has fundamentally altered the evidentiary landscape for property valuation disputes in England.[1] Expert witnesses now face unprecedented challenges in preparing robust, defensible valuations for rental properties where possession recovery timelines have extended, litigation costs have multiplied, and periodic tenancies have replaced fixed-term agreements. With […]
Schedules of Condition in Party Wall Disputes: Protecting Against Spurious Claims Post-2026 Works
Recent court cases reveal a stark reality: property owners without proper schedules of condition lose an average of 73% of disputed damage claims during party wall proceedings. As construction activity surges in 2026, the absence of baseline documentation has become the single most exploitable weakness in neighbour disputes, costing building owners thousands in unwarranted compensation […]
