The government’s draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, published in January 2026, is designed to reinvigorate commonhold and make it the default tenure for new flats.
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has officially published the 4th edition of its Service Charge Residential Management Code, which came into effect on 7 April 2026.
Legal updates and additional regulations have been brought in to improve safety and accountability, and to ensure building risks are better understood and managed.
The Act introduces significant changes that could affect how leaseholders manage costs, extend leases and gain greater control over their buildings.
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 came into force on the 6th April 2026, introducing new duties for those responsible for certain blocks of flats.
Safety oversight, resident communication and compliance management are now central parts of running a residential block.
Over the last few years, expectations around transparency, communication and resident treatment in the leasehold sector have increased significantly.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in decades.
The Court of Appeal decision has made it clear that an RTM may enforce lease breaches through Section 168(4) of the 2002 Act.
Clear governance, defined safety responsibilities and better-informed homeowners will all be essential to ensuring that commonhold can operate effectively.