Section 125A — Housing Act 2004: Extension of trial period by 6 months

Extension of trial period by 6 months 125A 1 If both of the following conditions are met in relation to an introductory tenancy, the trial period is extended by 6 months.

2 The first condition is that the landlord has served a notice of extension on the tenant at least 8 weeks before the original expiry date.

3 The second condition is that either—

a the tenant has not requested a review under section 125B in accordance with subsection (1) of that section, or b if he has, the decision on the review was to confirm the landlord’s decision to extend the trial period.

4 A notice of extension is a notice—

a stating that the landlord has decided that the period for which the tenancy is to be an introductory tenancy should be extended by 6 months, and b complying with subsection (5).

5 A notice of extension must—

a set out the reasons for the landlord’s decision, and b inform the tenant of his right to request a review of the landlord’s decision and of the time within which such a request must be made.

6 In this section and section 125B “ the original expiry date ” means the last day of the period of one year that would apply as the trial period apart from this section.