A section 25 notice is a formal notice served by a landlord on a business tenant under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Part II, to terminate the tenancy or propose new terms for a renewal.
Key features:
- The notice must be in the prescribed form and specify a termination date (not less than 6 nor more than 12 months from the date of service).
- The landlord must state whether they oppose renewal (and on what statutory grounds) or are willing to grant a new lease (and on what terms).
- If the landlord opposes renewal, they must rely on one or more of the statutory grounds (e.g., breach of covenant, intention to redevelop, own occupation).
- If the tenant wishes to contest the notice or seek a new lease, they must apply to the court before the termination date.
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