The EU AI Act is one of the most significant pieces of technology regulation to emerge in recent years and it is still taking shape. In May 2026 alone, the EU provisionally agreed material changes through the Digital Omnibus on AI (see our previous briefing on the "AI Omnibus"), postponing key compliance deadlines, and published draft guidance on high-risk system classification and transparency requirements.

RICS' new service charge residential management code came into effect on 7 April 2026. It provides, amongst other things, guidance for landlords and managing agents on key provisions in the Building Safety Act 2022.

When the Government published draft legislation to revolutionise the way in which flats are owned and managed in England and Wales, it also published a consultation about how best to introduce commonhold. The consultation closes on this Friday, 24 April 2026.

A regular briefing for the alternative asset management industry. 

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill contains provisions which, as explored in an earlier briefing, will prevent landlords from implementing upwards-only rent reviews in commercial leases.  The final reading of the draft Bill in the House of Lords takes place today, and will be followed by a final consideration of the proposed amendments. The latest iteration of the Bill contains some changes from the first draft, none of which take into account landlords' concerns.

On 1 May 2026, the tenancy reforms contained in the Renters' Rights Act 2025 will come into force.  As explored in an earlier briefing, the first stage of implementing the new regime will bring about seismic changes to the PRS, so landlords and managing agents need to take steps now to ready themselves for operating in compliance with it.

Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.

Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.