Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II which covers security of tenure for business tenants and requirements for notices and procedures
Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation establishing basic principles of property law and leasehold interests, including requirements for written notices
The Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003: Modified procedures related to the 1954 Act and updated notice requirements for business tenancies
Contract Law Principles: General principles ensuring compliance with existing lease terms, including valid notice periods and proper service of notices
Lease Terms Review Requirements: Review requirements including rent review provisions, notice periods, method of increase (RPI, fixed percentage, market rate), and service requirements for notices
1954 Act Protection Status: Verification requirement to check if the lease is 'contracted out' of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 protection
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022: Recent legislation that may be relevant if COVID-related issues affect the rent increase
Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships: Best practice guidelines governing the relationship between commercial landlords and tenants
