The Leasehold Reform (Notices) Regulations 1997

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations prescribe the form of notices to be used after 31st March 1997 by tenants and landlords in connection with the enfranchisement and extension of long leaseholds under Part I of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (“the Act”). Forms which are substantially to the same effect as those prescribed may also be used.

The forms are for use by tenants and landlords of houses held on long leases, as follows—

(i) by tenants claiming the right to acquire the freehold or extend the lease (Form 1 in the Schedule to the Regulations),

(ii) by tenants asserting a claim under section 28 of the Act to acquire the freehold or extend the lease for the purpose of establishing a right to compensation under section 17 or 18 of the Act (Form 2 in the Schedule), and

(iii) by landlords replying to such claims (Form 3 in the Schedule).

Regulation 4 revokes, with savings, the Leasehold Reform (Notices) Regulations 1967, the Leasehold Reform (Notices) Regulations 1969 and the Leasehold Reform (Notices) (Amendment) Regulations 1993.