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By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0603) 21 January 2006, 116-117(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: The first of two "Mainly for students" articles (see also L132467) advises on the preparation and serving of notices in respect of leases. Surveyors and solicitors are often asked to serve notices for client landlords and tenants and this is likely to increase with recent changes under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and the Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) Order 2003. An invalid notice can have serious consequences, financial and otherwise and can give rise to a claim in negligence against the adviser. Covers the need to clarify the client instructions, the issues relating to the notice, the content of notices and the interpretation of deadlines. Lists relevant case law.

The first of two "Mainly for students" articles (see also L132467) advises on the preparation and serving of notices in respect of leases. Surveyors and solicitors are often asked to serve notices for client landlords and tenants and this is likely to increase with recent changes under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and the Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) Order 2003. An invalid notice can have serious consequences, financial and otherwise and can give rise to a claim in negligence against the adviser. Covers the need to clarify the client instructions, the issues relating to the notice, the content of notices and the interpretation of deadlines. Lists relevant case law.