Residential Landlord & Tenant - 2026 Virtual Conference

Introduction

Navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of residential landlord and tenant law requires sharp insight and practical guidance. Chaired by Brooke Lyne, this four hour online conference brings together leading experts to unpack the most pressing developments shaping the sector. From landmark legislative reforms to the challenges of building safety and sustainability, the programme is designed to equip practitioners with the knowledge and strategies they need to advise confidently in a changing environment. Through expert led presentations and dedicated Q&A opportunities, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the latest legal developments and how they are likely to impact practice.

Conference Agenda

This 4 hour conference will cover the following:

10:30am-11:30am: Renters Rights Act 2025 - What It Means and How to Prepare

Brooke Lyne, Landmark Chambers

This session will provide an overview of the key changes introduced by the RRA, including the abolition of s.21, how to navigate rent increases, and much more. The session will provide invaluable practical insights on how the RRA is likely to work in practice, and what practitioners should be doing to get prepared.

Key areas of focus will include:

• An overview of the RRA 2025
• The removal of s.21, transitional issues and the impact on possession claims
• Navigating rent increases under RRA 2025

Morning Break

11:40am-12:40pm: Tenancy Deposit Schemes

Rachel Garton, Nexa Law

A summary of tenancy deposits in assured shorthold tenancies including the current legislation, how and when the legislation applies, the sanctions for non-compliance, and upcoming changes.

It will include:

• The requirements in the Housing Act 2004 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011 and Deregulation Act 2005) and when it applies
• What is a Tenancy Deposit Scheme and the types of TDS available
• Initial requirements and provision of prescribed information
• Sanctions for non-compliance
• The position of deposits in periodic tenancies including recent case law
• The position of deposits in flat shares including recent case law
• Selling a property subject to an AST
• Upcoming legislation

Break for lunch

1:40pm-2:40pm: Net Zero in Leasehold Properties

Mari Knowles, Commonhold and Leasehold Experts Limited

This session will explore the challenges and legal implications of achieving net zero standards in leasehold and commonhold properties. Focusing on key proposals such as communal heat networks and electric vehicle charge points, it will provide insights into how these initiatives interact with the rigid leasehold system, offering practical guidance for lawyers navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

The presentation will include:

• Overview of net zero proposals in residential properties, including communal heat networks and electric vehicle charge points
• Legal challenges in implementing net zero measures within the leasehold and commonhold systems
• Practical issues related to property management and lease terms in relation to energy efficiency upgrades
• Implications for landlords, tenants, and managing agents when adapting properties to meet net zero standards
• Key regulatory changes and their impact on leasehold property law
• Practical guidance for lawyers advising clients on net zero compliance in residential leases

Afternoon break

2:55pm-3:55pm: Building Safety - Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders

Brooke Lyne, Landmark Chambers

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced a host of new remedies for resolving building safety defects in leasehold blocks. This session will provide an update on how the courts and tribunals have approached some of these new remedies, alongside practical insights into how these types of applications ought to be dealt with.

Key areas of focus will include:

• An overview of the law on Remediation Orders and Remediation Contribution Orders
• An update on rent caselaw, including discussion of Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership [2025] EWCA Civ 846
• Practical insights on how to approach these applications under the BSA 2022

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.