Formal Route vs Informal Route
The table below illustrates the difference between the two routes. We always recommend the formal route.
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The Formal Route
1
The tenant serves an initial notice on the Landlord the lease extension proceeds under the time limits set out in law.
2
Provided that the tenant qualifies then the Landlord must extend the lease.
3
The premium paid is calculated by the parties’ surveyors using a formula set out in law. If the parties cannot agree then the tenant may apply to the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) to set the premium.
4
The law sets out strict time limits for the parties to comply with at each stage.
The Informal Route
1
No notice is served, the parties simply negotiate informally
2
The Landlord is under no obligation to extend the lease if negotiations are informal (i.e. notice has not been served).
3
The premium is agreed informally between the parties and their surveyors. If they cannot agree then the tenant’s only option may be to then go down the formal route.
4
There are no time limits and the freeholder may delay as long as they like.
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