An important question of forfeiture and waiver -…

In the context of shared ownership leases and arrears cases, particularly against the backdrop of Sovereign Network Homes v East (Central London County Court, Claim No H01W1247, 13 May 2024), where it is arguable that a section 166 notice is required in order to validly demand the specified rent, does the service of that section 166 notice amount to a waiver of the right to forfeit if served before judgment is obtained?

Katherine Traynor reviews whether serving a section 166 notices under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 amounts to a waiver of the right to forfeit a shared ownership lease for non-payment of rent.

Click here to read the article on the Estates Gazette website (paywalled)