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Recent changes
Legal changes affecting contracts under the law of England and Wales, and how we have reflected them in the app and these guides. Most recent first.
Wales: new fundamental terms in occupation contracts
From 1 June 2026, amendments to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 add fundamental terms preventing landlords from banning contract-holders with children or who claim benefits. Our Welsh residential drafting reflects this.
England: Renters' Rights Act 2025 in force
New private tenancies in England are open-ended assured periodic tenancies, section 21 no-fault evictions are abolished, and tenants can ask to keep a pet. Our residential tenancy drafting and guides follow the new regime.
Failure to prevent fraud offence
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 created a corporate offence of failing to prevent fraud, in force from 1 September 2025. Larger organisations increasingly ask for anti-fraud commitments in contracts.
Arbitration Act 2025 in force
The Arbitration Act 2025 amends the Arbitration Act 1996. Among other things, unless the parties agree otherwise, the arbitration agreement is now governed by the law of the seat. Our arbitration options specify the seat expressly.
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
This Act amends the UK data protection framework in stages. Contracts involving personal data should continue to meet the UK GDPR, including a written processing agreement where one party processes data for the other.
Last updated 2026-09-24.