Landlord & Tenant Rights: What Changed in 2026

Recent legislative amendments have reshaped the landscape of commercial property law, with significant implications for landlords and occupying tenants alike.

Key Changes

The amendments introduce stronger tenant protections against arbitrary dilapidations claims, alongside clearer obligations for landlords to provide building safety documentation before lease commencement.

For landlords, the changes impose new disclosure requirements around service charge expenditure, requiring itemised accounts to be provided within 30 days of a tenant's written request.

Practical Implications

Existing leases are not automatically amended. However, practitioners should review break clause mechanisms and rent review provisions in the context of the new legislative framework to identify any inconsistencies that may be susceptible to challenge.