Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure and renewal of business tenancies
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Legislation governing the enforcement of covenants in commercial leases, including provisions relating to rent payment obligations
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022: Recent legislation that may affect rent increase notices if there are outstanding COVID-19 related rent issues
Lease Review Provisions: Specific terms within the existing lease agreement that detail the mechanism for rent increases, including timing and calculation methods
Notice Period Requirements: Mandatory timeframes for serving rent increase notices as specified in the lease and/or relevant legislation
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of the notice, including acceptable methods and proof of delivery
Rent Review Calculation Method: Specified method in the lease for calculating rent increases (e.g., fixed percentage, market rate, or index-linked to RPI/CPI)
Code of Practice for Commercial Property: Government guidance on commercial property relationships, including best practices for rent reviews and increases
Common Law Principles: Established case law principles regarding reasonableness of notice and interpretation of commercial lease terms
Formal Requirements: Technical requirements for the notice format, including necessary content, signatures, and any prescribed forms
