What careful notice preparation achieves
Set the right claim figure
We use specialist valuation advice to support the premium stated in the notice.
Get the details right
Accurate property and landlord information matters from the very start.
Prepare for the next stage
The notice is handled with later negotiation and legal progress in mind.
Start a formal flat claim on the right footing
A Section 42 notice is the formal Notice of Claim used by a qualifying flat or maisonette owner to begin the statutory lease extension process. Lawrence & Wightman prepares and serves the notice using specialist valuation advice to support the premium figure stated in it. That is important because the notice needs accurate property, lease, landlord and claim details, and the opening figure should be reasoned rather than speculative. If the claim is to start well, the notice needs both technical valuation support and careful handling of the information that sits behind it.
Link the notice to the next statutory steps
Once the notice has been served, the claim moves into the landlord's response, premium negotiation and eventual legal completion. We explain how the notice fits into that wider process and coordinate with your solicitor around the statutory timetable so the surveying and legal work stay aligned. The statutory deposit is £250 or 10% of the amount stated in the notice, and that sum is deducted from the final amount paid. Clear preparation at this stage helps the rest of the claim proceed on firmer ground.
Frequently asked questions
What deposit is payable with a Section 42 notice?
The statutory deposit is £250 or 10% of the amount stated in the notice, whichever is greater. It is not an extra charge on top of the premium, because it is deducted from the final amount paid if the matter completes. We explain how that fits into the overall claim at the outset.
Why do the notice details need to be accurate?
The notice is a formal legal step, so the property, lease, landlord and claim details all need careful checking before service. Errors can create avoidable problems later. We prepare the notice around the valuation evidence and coordinate with your solicitor so the technical and legal information is consistent.
What happens after the Section 42 notice is served?
After service, the landlord responds and the case moves into the next part of the statutory process, including premium negotiation and later legal completion. We stay involved on the valuation side, using the same reasoning that supported the notice figure to guide discussions as the claim develops.