The facts
The instrument is SI 2026/1128, implementing parts of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. It applies to England. Its 6 November commencement is limited to specified regulation-making powers. [1]
From 1 April 2027, specified protections extend to fixed service charges, information requests and litigation costs. The saving provision preserves the previous position for proceedings issued before that date. [1][2]
From 1 November 2027, further provisions cover service-charge demands and reporting, insurance costs and administration charges. The service-charge demand, account and enforcement provisions are not yet fully commenced for social landlords. [1][2]
The remaining service-charge demand, account and enforcement provisions for social landlords commence on 1 November 2028. [1][2]
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 30 Oct 2026, 00:56 UTC.
- The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Commencement No. 4 and Saving Provision) (England) Regulations 2026
UK Government / The National Archives · Primary source · 29 Oct 2026
The actual whole made instrument, regulations 1–6 and explanatory note were read. Signed on 25 October; listed as newly published on 29 October. The staged dates do not mean all substantive rights operate from 6 November.
- England Introduces New Timetable for Leasehold Property Reforms
CIJ.World · Reporting · 29 Oct 2026
Actual property-sector report read and checked against the instrument. It cites CMS as its source and is one secondary account, not two independent legal analyses. CMS's original page was inaccessible and is not represented as read. The publisher and CMS are separate from the UK government.