A landlord is able to serve a section 25 notice specifying reasons as to why a tenancy must be terminated together with a termination date. This be served at the correct time to be effective.

A landlord is able to serve a section 25 notice setting out that a new lease is not opposed and the terms proposed for a new lease.

A tenant is able to serve a section 26 notice setting out a request for a new lease with any terms proposed?

A landlord can either agree the terms, renegotiate the terms offered or oppose the grant of a new tenancy. Often the parties will have their own Surveyors who will advise on renewal terms and enter into negotiations.

There are various grounds to oppose a notice being failure to repair, persistently delaying paying rent, substantial breaches by the tenant of the lease, suitable alternative accommodation being offered, subletting of part, a wish to redevelop or demolish the building or if a landlord intends to occupy the premises.

If you repossess a property which is protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and rely on grounds to subletting of part, intending to redevelop or demolish or if you intend to occupy, you will have to pay statutory compensation. If your tenant has been in the property over 14 years you will pay twice the rateable value, if less than 14 days one time the rateable value.

If agreement is not reached by negotiation, a court application will need to be made. There are strict time limits to adhere to. A landlord can also make an application for possession.

We would advise you as to the terms of a new lease, draft this and have it formally finalised by the parties.

A claim for interim rent can be made. Usually parties will be able to agree interim rent or a Court can decide the appropriate amount.

Usually agreement is reached even if proceedings are issued, so the usual order is that parties pay their own costs. However, if the other party discontinues or loses a trial, costs can be recovered and assessed by a Court. The amount is up to the Court’s discretion.

This is known as dilapidations. You will need a surveyor to prepare a report as to what needs to be remedied and the cost to do so. Thereafter, negotiations will be entered into to see if agreement can be reached. If it cannot, we will issue court proceedings to obtain orders to compensate for this. Costs can also be applied for.

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Please provide a copy of your lease. If you are alleging a breach of the lease, please provide evidence of the breach.