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03 April 2026 / Stephen Gold
Issue: 8156 / Categories: Features , Procedure & practice , Civil way , Limitation , Landlord&tenant
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Civil way: 3 & 10 April 2026

Renters’ Rights regs; dismissal to pay more; new financial remedies guide; Court of Appeal on kicking off

STAND BY

Last week at last saw the publication of most of the subordinate legislation needed for the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA 2025), coming into force on 1 May 2026. For post-30 April 2026 private sector assured tenancies, the written notice of prescribed tenancy terms and information (which can go into the tenancy agreement itself ) and the information sheet for most existing assured tenancies in the same sector to be served before 1 June 2026 (access the sheet here) can be enjoyed at SI 2026/324 (see ‘Civil way’, NLJ, 6 February 2026, p16). Relevant secondary legislation impacted by RRA 2025 is changed by SI 2026/325. For student accommodation changes, go to SI 2026/327 (amending SI 2024/947 and SI 1998/1967). Those committing certain civil housing offences (for example, multiple occupation licensing and management and overcrowding offences)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers welcomes Maryam Syed KC

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires strengthens construction team with appointment of partner Sean Garbutt

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams strengthens employment team with dual-qualified solicitor

NEWS
Judges and lawyers reviewing the rules of disclosure have ruled out a return to the old system of CPR Part 31, and will consult on proposals to simplify the Practice Direction (PD) 57AD regime by early next year
A consumer organisation has hit back at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for encouraging motor finance compensation claimants to steer clear of law firms and claims management companies
A fast, free and anonymous piece of software has been launched to help law practices comply with their regulatory duty to guard against an increasing onslaught of cyberattacks
A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the prime minister may abandon planned jury reforms
The Court of Appeal has held user damages are recoverable in a competition claim, in Meta Platforms Inc and other companies v Gormsen [2026] EWCA Civ 993
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