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.

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

Contents

  • 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)
  • Important notes
Sample section 26 noticeSample page from the Section 26 notice

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