Rent Demand for Residential Tenancy (Section 47 Notice)

A Section 47 Rent Demand for Residential Tenancy is a formal notice used by landlords to request overdue rent from tenants under short-term residential tenancies, including assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) and contractual tenancies. This document is not suitable for leases exceeding 21 years—for long-term tenancies, refer to the Ground Rent Demand template.

What does this Rent Demand template include?

This Rent Demand for Residential Tenancy provides a clear and structured format for landlords to formally demand rent payments. The template includes:

• Fields for the landlord’s and tenant’s details, including the property address, tenant reference number, and invoice number.
• A payment table to enter outstanding rent amounts.
• A section for the landlord’s bank details for payment processing.
• Compliance with Section 47 and Section 48 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, ensuring legal validity.

Under Section 47, the landlord’s name and address must be included in all rent demands. This address must be the landlord’s actual address, not that of an agent.

The template also contains an optional statement under Section 48, allowing the landlord to provide a UK address where notices can be served. If this requirement has not been previously met, the rent or service charge may not be legally due. If a Section 48 notice has already been issued, such as in the lease agreement or separate correspondence, this statement can be removed.

How to use this Rent Demand template

This template is a Microsoft Excel document in open format, allowing landlords to enter key details in the highlighted fields or modify the wording to fit their specific tenancy requirements.

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