This note explains the procedures to be used where either the landlord or the tenant wish to initiate renewal of a business lease under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

The note examines the procedure for serving a section 25 notice, the procedure for serving a section 26 request and applications to the court.

For information on the procedures for termination of business tenancies without renewal, see Practice note, LTA 1954: procedures for termination of a lease without renewal.