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Lease extension counter notice
Have you received a Section 42 Notice (Initial Notice) from your leaseholder? If so, you have just two months to respond, and failing to do so could mean losing control over the terms of the lease extension.

As a freeholder, you have the right to challenge the leaseholder’s proposed premium and terms when extending the lease—but acting strategically is crucial. Our team of expert leasehold solicitors will help you navigate the legal process, maximise your financial return, and protect your interests.
Whether you need to serve a counter notice, dispute a low valuation, or explore a voluntary lease extension, we provide tailored legal advice at every stage.
If your leaseholder has served you with a Section 42 Notice (Initial Notice) under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, they are exercising their legal right to extend their lease. As the freeholder, you now have strict legal deadlines to respond—you must serve a Counter Notice within two months.
Failing to respond on time could have serious financial consequences. If no Counter Notice is served, the leaseholder will be entitled to extend their lease on the terms they proposed, even if their offer significantly undervalues the lease extension premium.
Time is critical. If you’ve received a Section 42 Notice, contact our leasehold solicitors immediately for expert guidance.
As a Freeholder or the landlord, when responding to a Section 42 Notice, you have the right to:
Your Counter Notice will set out one of the following responses:
If negotiations fail, the case may go to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), where an independent ruling will be made on the lease extension terms.
For initial advice, a quotation or to arrange a meeting with one of our solicitors, please contact us on 020 7940 4060 and ask for a member of the Leasehold Service Team or send us your query at mail@anthonygold.co.uk.
If your tenant has not served a Section 42 notice but has contacted you requesting a lease extension, this could present an opportunity for you and the leaseholder to agree on terms that are different from those they would be entitled to obtain through the statutory process
This can allow greater flexibility on:
Our expert solicitors regularly advise freeholders on both statutory and voluntary lease extensions, ensuring you maximise your financial return while remaining legally protected.
The leaseholder’s Initial Notice will include their proposed premium—the amount they are offering to pay for the lease extension. This figure is often significantly lower than the true market value.
You can:
Under the Leasehold Reform Act 1993, the leaseholder is responsible for paying your reasonable legal and valuation costs. This includes:
We will work closely with your surveyor to maximise the end premium you receive whilst providing you with best-in-class advice at each stage.
However, leaseholders are not required to pay for legal costs related to tribunal disputes, so early negotiation is key.
Lease extensions can be complex, and as a freeholder, you need expert legal support to ensure you don’t lose out financially.
At Anthony Gold Solicitors, we specialise in leasehold law and have a strong track record of helping freeholders protect their rights, maximise lease extension premiums, and navigate both statutory and voluntary lease extension processes.
Our team of leasehold solicitors provide clear, commercially driven advice to ensure you respond effectively to a Section 42 Notice or negotiate a voluntary lease extension on favourable terms. We will:
We work closely with professional surveyors and valuers to ensure you achieve the highest possible lease extension premium. Our solicitors are skilled negotiators, whether through direct settlement discussions or, where necessary, representation in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
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Upon receiving a Section 13 Enfranchisement Notice, review the document carefully and seek immediate legal advice to verify its validity and assess your obligations. Engaging an experienced solicitor promptly ensures you meet the response deadline and develop a strategic plan to protect your interests.
If you fail to respond within the statutory two-month period, the leaseholders can proceed with the acquisition on the terms outlined in their notice, leaving you with limited leverage to negotiate or challenge those terms. This automatic acceptance can significantly impact your control over the sale and potential returns.
Yes, you can challenge a Section 13 Notice if it contains errors, if the leaseholders do not qualify, or if it fails to meet statutory requirements. Consulting with a solicitor is essential to identify any valid grounds for challenging the notice and securing your position effectively.
Non-compliance with the right of first refusal procedure is a criminal offence under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. It can lead to fines of up to £5,000, invalidation of the sale, and potential reputational damage that could affect future dealings with leaseholders and other parties.
Maximising the value of your freehold involves obtaining an accurate valuation and enlisting a solicitor to negotiate favourable terms. A strategic response and a well-drafted counter-notice, supported by professional advice, can help secure the best possible outcome for your sale.
Upon receiving a Section 13 Enfranchisement Notice, review the document carefully and seek immediate legal advice to verify its validity and assess your obligations. Engaging an experienced solicitor promptly ensures you meet the response deadline and develop a strategic plan to protect your interests.
If you fail to respond within the statutory two-month period, the leaseholders can proceed with the acquisition on the terms outlined in their notice, leaving you with limited leverage to negotiate or challenge those terms. This automatic acceptance can significantly impact your control over the sale and potential returns.
Yes, you can challenge a Section 13 Notice if it contains errors, if the leaseholders do not qualify, or if it fails to meet statutory requirements. Consulting with a solicitor is essential to identify any valid grounds for challenging the notice and securing your position effectively.
Non-compliance with the right of first refusal procedure is a criminal offence under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. It can lead to fines of up to £5,000, invalidation of the sale, and potential reputational damage that could affect future dealings with leaseholders and other parties.
Maximising the value of your freehold involves obtaining an accurate valuation and enlisting a solicitor to negotiate favourable terms. A strategic response and a well-drafted counter-notice, supported by professional advice, can help secure the best possible outcome for your sale.
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