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Guidance covers the procedural and practical considerations prior to and throughout the process of forfeiting a lease. We give detailed guidance, linking deeper commentary, forms, precedents and a wide range of Q&As.

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Where a tenant has served a section 42 notice under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and the notice is fully compliant other than that the tenant forgot to date it, will this invalidate the notice? And if so will the tenant have to wait for another year before they can serve a new notice?
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Regarding the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022), if a landlord does not respond to a leaseholder's certificate (that have been served correctly) within four weeks, does the leaseholder need to apply to the court or First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) for a determination/court order that they are not liable for any remuneration under the BSA 2022?
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If a landlord wishes (once the current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions are lifted) to exercise their right to forfeit in relation to a lease of a hotel, would this require the issuing and service of court proceedings rather than peaceable re-entry if some of the rooms are occupied by hotel guests?
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When making an application to the tribunal under section 48 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, do you need to serve the other party or merely lodge the application with the tribunal? Is there anything else required in order to perfect the application?
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What is the effect of a flat lease extension under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 on an underlease? Is the tenant’s landlord affected by the underlease? Could the term of the lease extension start with effect from the end of the term of the sublease rather than taking effect from the term date of the existing lease?
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Accelerated Possession Proceedings

/əkˈsɛləreɪt/ /pəˈzɛʃ(ə)n/ /prəˈsiːdɪŋz/

Proceedings governed by CPR Part 55 to recover possession of a property let on an assured shorthold tenancy where possession only is sought (ie no other claim, such as for unpaid rent is made). The proceedings are usually dealt with on paper, without the need for a hearing.

Interim rent

The amount of rent which a tenant pays whilst its tenancy is continued pursuant to LTA 1954, s 24, where an application for interim rent is made by the landlord or tenant.

Section 146 notice

A notice served pursuant to section 146 of the Law of Property Act 1925, which is a required precursor to forfeiture in respect of breaches other than non-payment of rent.
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