Guide to Periods of Notice to Terminate Occupation - Commercial Property
| Basis of occupation | Notice period |
|---|---|
| Commercial property | |
| Business tenancy excluded from the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 |
No notice normally required, but check lease provisions |
| Landlord’s notice under section 25 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, to determine business tenancy |
Not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months before the date of termination specified in the notice and that date cannot be earlier than the lease expiry date |
| Tenant’s request under section 26 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, to determine existing business tenancy and request a new lease |
Not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months before the date of termination specified in the notice and that date cannot be earlier than the lease expiry date |
| Tenant’s notice under section 27 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, to determine its existing business tenancy |
Not less 3 months is required if the tenant is holding over after expiry of the lease term. |
| Landlord’s break notice on commercial lease |
See lease terms |
| Tenant’s break notice on commercial lease |
See lease terms |
| Licence of commercial premises |
As specified in the licence or, if none is provided, a reasonable period |
| Tenancy at will of commercial premises |
Immediate notice |