Legal Precedents

FORTHCOMING CHANGE : The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 obtained Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. For detailed guidance on the Act’s effect on residential tenancies in England, see the Practice Note: Renters' Rights Act 2025—key provisions. How to use these s 8 claim form precedent drafting notes Begin the claim by completing Form N5 and annexing Particulars of Claim in Form N119, as set out (see: Particulars of Claim for possession (rented residential premises)— Form N119). These drafting notes apply solely to completing Form N5. Issue the claim form only once the s 8 notice has been served and has expired, as required, without the tenant leaving the property. For guidance on the applicable steps for seeking possession, see Practice Note: Assured and assured shorthold tenancies—terminating for details......

Claim No. [ insert claim number ]. [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [ insert location ] ] ] [ State division ] [ Identify specialist court ] [ Insert location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY OR THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST ] ] Before [ The Honourable Mr Justice OR The Honourable Mrs Justice OR His Honour Judge OR Her Honour Judge OR Master OR District Judge ] [ insert name ] dated: [ insert date ] between: [ insert name ] Claimant and [ insert name ] Defendant Directions Having considered the allocation questionnaires provided by the parties. [ upon the parties having agreed the directions set out below. AND upon hearing the parties. ] The following is...

Claim No. [ insert claim number ] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR AT [ insert location ] ] ] [ Specify division ] [ Specify specialist court ] [ Insert location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY, OR THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST ] ] Between: [ insert name ] Claimant and [ insert name ] Defendant Defence [ The Defendant disputes the granting of a new tenancy on the grounds set out in its notice served pursuant to section 25 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (‘the Act’): [ ground or grounds plus full details ]. OR The Defendant disputes the granting of a new tenancy on the grounds identified in its notice under section 26(6) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (‘the Act’): [ ground or...

Claim No. [ insert claim number ] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [ OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [ insert location ] ] ] [ Specify division ] [ Specify specialist court ] [ Insert location ] DISTRICT REGISTRY OR THE COUNTY COURT AT [ insert location ] [ BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST ] ] between: [ insert name ] Claimant and [ insert name ]...

I, [ name ], of [ address ] do solemnly and sincerely declare that: [ I have worked for [ name of owner ] (‘the Owner’) for [ number ] years. Over the past [ number ] years I have served in the capacity of [ description ]. I am thoroughly acquainted with the matters addressed in this statutory declaration. ] OR I am [ a partner in OR employed by ] [ name of firm ], a firm of [ chartered ] surveyors which has, since [ date ], been continuously instructed by [ name of owner ] (‘the Owner’) to [ manage and act as agent OR collect the rents and other income and pay the outgoings OR [ other ] ] on behalf of the Owner in relation to the Property (as defined below). I have...

I, [ name ], of [ address ], do solemnly and sincerely state that: [ I have worked for [ name of owner ] (‘the Owner’) for [ number ] years. During the past [ number ] years I have occupied the role of [ description ]. I am completely familiar with the matters addressed in this statutory declaration. OR I am [ a partner in OR employed by ] [ name of firm ], a practice of [ chartered ] surveyors which, since [ date ], has been continuously engaged by [ name of owner ] (‘the Owner’) to [ manage and act as agent OR collect the rents and other income and pay the outgoings OR [ other ] ] for the Owner in connection with the Property (as defined below). I have personally [ carried out AND/ OR...

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Acknowledgement of Notice To [ Insert name of building owner ] (‘ Building Owner’), [ insert Building Owner’s main address ]. As adjoining owner under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 (‘the Act’) for [ insert address of adjoining owner’s building ], on notice dated [ insert date ] re proposed works at [ insert address of Building Owner’s building ], without prejudice to my/our rights, [ I OR we ]: [ Delete as appropriate ] [ Consent OR Do not consent ] to a party wall astride our boundary as proposed. [ [ Consent OR Do not consent ] to special foundations on our land. ] [ [ Consent OR Do not consent ] to an earlier start date of [ insert date ]. ] [ I OR we ] accept [ insert...

Date [ insert date ] Parties [ insert name of First Owner ], of [ insert address ], [ incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with company registration number [ insert company registration number ] ] (the First Owner) [ insert name of Second Owner ], of [ insert address ], [ incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with company registration number [ insert company registration number ] ] (the Second Owner) [ insert name of Mortgagee ], of [ insert address ], [ incorporated in [ England and Wales ] with company registration number [ insert company registration ......

Introduction Where a landlord contests a request for a new tenancy under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 ( LTA 1954), the application must be brought using Form N1. These drafting notes are provided to accompany, and are intended for use solely with, Form N1, which is the required claim form in such circumstances. Other precedents For other relevant precedents, see: Directions—opposed LTA 1954 business lease renewal Landlord’s defence opposing tenant’s claim for a lease renewal General points These notes are designed to assist with completing Form N1 where a tenant of business premises seeks a renewal under the LTA 1954 and the landlord is opposing that renewal. Opposed lease renewal proceedings are brought under the Part 7 procedure, and evidence is filed in accordance with the court’s directions, with the landlord serving their evidence first. A claim can be issued at any County Court hearing...

To: [ insert Building Owner ] Of: [ insert Building Owner’s main address ] Being the Adjoining [ Owner OR Owners ] for the purposes of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 (the ‘ Act’) in respect of [ insert Adjoining Owner’s building ], and noting receipt of a notice dated [ insert date ] concerning proposed works at [ insert Building Owner’s building ], and without prejudice to any of [ my OR our ] rights under the Act, [ I OR we ]......

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Notice of proposed works— Line of Junction Notice To [ insert Adjoining Owner ], [ insert Adjoining Owner’s main address ] [ Insert Date ] As owner(s) of [ insert Building Owner’s building ] adjoining your property at [ insert Adjoining Owner’s building ], [ insert Building Owner ] of [ insert Building Owner’s main address ] gives notice that, under section 1 of the Act, we plan to build on the line of junction of our properties. The wall will be wholly on our land to the boundary, with footings and foundations under your land as allowed by section 1(6). The proposed works are: [ insert description of the wall ]. With your written consent under section 7(4), we propose laying special foundations beneath your land. Works will start on [ date of works ] [ or, with your written...

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Acknowledgement of Notice To [ insert Building Owner ] Of [ insert Building Owner’s main address ] As the Adjoining Owner/s under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 (the Act) for [ insert Adjoining Owner’s building address ], and upon receipt of a notice dated [ insert date ] concerning the intended works at [ insert Building Owner’s building address ], and without prejudice to any of my/our rights under the Act, [ I OR We ] hereby consent to the works detailed in your notice as proposed, subject to the Act. [ [ I am OR We are ] [ content OR not content ] for you to begin work on the earlier date of [ insert date ] ] . Signed: [ insert signature ] Print name/s: [ insert printed name/s ] Date: [ insert date ]......

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Notice of proposed works— Line of Junction Notice To [ Insert Adjoining Owner ], [ Adjoining Owner’s main address ], [ Insert Date ] I/we, [ Insert Building Owner ] of [ Insert Building Owner’s main address ], owner(s) of [ Insert Building Owner’s building ] next to [ Insert Adjoining Owner’s building ], give notice under s1 of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 to build on the Line of Junction, erecting a party wall. If you consent, sign and return the attached letter within 14 days of service; s1(3) then applies. Else we will build wholly on our land up to the boundary at our cost. Works: [ insert description of the wall ] Start: [ insert date of works ] [ or [ insert date ] with your written agreement ]. Add if applicable — Under s1(6),...

Introduction Where a business tenant seeks a tenancy renewal under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 ( LTA 1954) and the landlord does not contest the application, the correct vehicle is Form LT503( LN). These drafting notes accompany, and should be used solely with, Form LT503( LN). The form is available here: Form LT503( LN). It is for situations where renewal is unopposed by the landlord and should be used for that purpose only. Other precedents For relevant precedents, consult: Directions—unopposed LTA 1954 business lease renewal Acknowledgment of service by tenant in unopposed claim by landlord for new tenancy: Atkin’s Court Forms, Vol 24(2) [158] Acknowledgment of service by landlord in unopposed claim by tenant for new tenancy: Atkin’s Court Forms, Vol 24(2) [157] General points These notes are intended to help with completing Form LT503( LN), being the claim form used when a tenant of commercial premises seeks a renewal under the LTA...

To [ Insert name of Adjoining Owner ] at [ Adjoining Owner’s main address ] [ Insert Date ] The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Notice of proposed works—section 6 of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 As the proprietor(s) of [ Insert Building Owner’s building ], which adjoins your property at [ Insert Adjoining Owner’s building ], I/we, [ Insert Building Owner ] of [ Insert Building Owner’s main address ], hereby provide you with notice that, in line with our rights under [ section 6(1) of the Party Wall......

To [ insert name of building owner ] (‘ Building Owner’), [ insert Building Owner’s main address ] The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Acknowledgement of Notice As the adjoining owner/s under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 (the Act) for [ insert address of adjoining owner’s building ], and having received notice dated [ insert date ] about works at [ insert address of Building Owner’s building ], and without prejudice to any of [ my OR our ] rights under the Act, [ I am OR We are ] not content for the works in your notice to proceed as proposed. [ My OR Our ] objections: [ insert objections ] Now in dispute under the Act: [ I OR we ] agree to [ insert agreed surveyor’s name and contact details ] as agreed surveyor. [ I OR we ] reject your...

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Acknowledgement of Notice To [ insert name of building owner ] (‘ Building Owner’) At [ insert Building Owner’s primary address ] As the adjoining owner[s] under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 (the Act) of [ insert adjoining owner’s building address ] and having been given notice dated [ insert......

Your Ref: Our Ref: Date: From: [ insert name of landlord’s/tenant’s solicitor ] of [ insert address ] To: [ insert name of landlord’s/tenant’s solicitor ] of [ insert address ] Dear [ insert organisation name ] [ Insert premises description ] (the Premises) We refer to the arrangement [ insert details of previous agreement, eg by way of letter dated, etc ] which extended the period for bringing a court application regarding the Premises under section 24(1) or section 29(2) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 ( LTA 1954). That extension will end on [ insert date ]. Our client asks that this time limit be prolonged further under LTA 1954, s 29B(2), to expire on [ insert date ]. [ The reason for seeking this further extension is ] [ insert reasons ]. Please sign and return the enclosed counterpart of this letter to confirm your client’s...

Your Ref: Our Ref: Date: From: [ Enter the landlord’s/tenant’s solicitor’s name ] at [ insert address ] To: [ Provide landlord’s/tenant’s solicitor’s name ] at [ insert address ] Dear [ add organisation name ] [ Provide the premises description ] (the Premises) We are engaged by......

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 Acknowledgement of Notice To [ insert name of building owner ] (‘ Building Owner’), of [ insert Building Owner’s main address ]. As adjoining owner[s] under Party Wall etc Act 1996 (‘the Act’) at [ insert address of adjoining owner’s building ], on receiving notice dated [ insert date ] of proposed works at [ insert address of Building Owner’s building ], without prejudice to my/our rights under the Act, I am/ We are: Delete as appropriate [ If special foundations: ] [ Content/ Not content for you to place special foundations on my/our land. ] [ If starting before 1 month ends: ] [ Content/ Not content for you to start on the earlier date of [ insert date ]. ] If a dispute arises under the Act: I/we agree to appoint [ insert agreed surveyor’s name and contact details ] as agreed...