For subscribers, the May 2026 issue of the CPI Update appears attached below, and deals with the following cases:
- Establishing an intention to redevelop under the 1954 Act – Pridewell Properties (London) Ltd v Spirit Pub Company (Managed) Ltd.
- Auditing service charge accounts – Miah & Anor v Anchor Court Management (Ipswich) Ltd.
- Establishing an intention to occupy under the 1954 Act – Star Pubs Trading Ltd v Gunmakers Arms (Essex) LLP.
- Making unauthorised alterations to deeds and documents – Boult v Together Personal Finance Ltd.
- The extent of an indemnity of an AGA – Kiko UK Ltd v Jamino Limited (in liquidation) & Anor.
- Repairing a roof of windows – Regent on the River Ltd v Bishop & Anor.
- Serving notices by email – Berow v Maidstone Borough Council.
There is also coverage of:
- Royal Assent to the legislation on upward-only rent reviews.
- SDLT amendments for new periodic assured tenancies.
- Commencement provisions under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
- Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery amendment regulations.
- Changes to rents on 1954 Act renewals of electronic communications code agreements.
- An update to the long form City Of London Certificate of Title.
- Law Society Q&As on tax adviser registration for SDLT.
Published on 30 April 2026.