Section 26 notice

Request by tenant to renew tenancy

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This is a statutory s26 notice, to be used by a tenant to request the renewal of his lease. It includes explanatory notes as to how to complete it correctly.

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This Section 26 notice complies the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 (Part 2) and the Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003.

It is suitable for use by a tenant who wants to request a new (or renewal of an existing) lease.

The tenant can pre-empt the landlord's s25 Notice, request a new tenancy and propose terms for renewal using this s26 Notice. However, this form cannot be served if the landlord has already served an s25 notice.

Application and features

For use whenever your current tenancy is coming to an end
Official form in plain English

Form compliant with paragraph 6 of Schedule 6 to Section 44 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Details of the tenant and the landlord
Address and description of the property
Negotiable proposals for the new tenancy (to be completed)
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Sample page from the Section 26 notice — Click to view sample

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