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LTA 1954 Notice Drafting
Draft s.25 landlord notices and s.26 tenant requests with the correct statutory language. Rubo calculates deadlines, identifies s.30(1) grounds, and pre-flights s.38A statutory declarations.
What Rubo Covers Under the 1954 Act
s.25 Landlord Notice
Propose new terms or oppose renewal. Rubo drafts the notice with the correct termination date, identifies applicable s.30(1) grounds, and calculates the 6–12 month service window.
s.26 Tenant Request
Initiate the renewal on the tenant's terms. Rubo proposes a commencement date, drafts the proposed terms schedule, and flags the landlord's 2-month counter-notice deadline.
s.30(1) Grounds Analysis
Identifies which of the seven statutory grounds the landlord can rely on — from persistent arrears (ground (a)) to landlord's own occupation (ground (g)). Flags evidential gaps.
s.38A Contracting Out
Where the lease is contracted out of the Act, Rubo verifies the s.38A statutory declaration was properly served. Flags missing or defective declarations that could render the exclusion void.
LTA 1954 FAQ
What is the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954?
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (Part II) gives business tenants in England and Wales the right to renew their lease at expiry. Landlords can only oppose renewal on specific statutory grounds set out in s.30(1). Many modern leases "contract out" of the Act via the s.38A procedure.
What is a s.25 notice?
A section 25 notice is served by the landlord to either propose new lease terms or oppose renewal on statutory grounds. It must be served not more than 12 months and not less than 6 months before the termination date specified in the notice.
What is a s.26 notice?
A section 26 notice (or "tenant's request for a new tenancy") is served by the tenant to initiate the renewal process. The tenant proposes the terms for the new lease. The landlord then has two months to serve a counter-notice if opposing.
How does Rubo help with LTA 1954?
Rubo drafts s.25 and s.26 notices with the correct statutory language, calculates service deadlines, identifies which s.30(1) grounds the landlord might rely on, and pre-flights the s.38A statutory declaration where the lease is contracted out.
Does Rubo replace a solicitor for LTA 1954 matters?
No. Rubo generates first drafts and pre-flight checks to save broker and solicitor time. All LTA 1954 notices should be reviewed by a solicitor before service — the statutory consequences of an invalid notice are severe.
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