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Ground Rent Demand Notice

A completed statutory ground-rent demand identifying the prescribed form, period, deadline and escalation safeguards.

Jurisdiction: England and Wales - completed fictional worked example

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# GROUND RENT DEMAND NOTICE

Date: 29 December 2030

Parties: Wessex Freeholds Limited and Sofia Bennett

## 1. Purpose and parties

Wessex Freeholds Limited demands ground rent from Sofia Bennett, leaseholder of Flat 5, Maple Court, Guildford GU1 4LH, under the lease dated 1 September 2017. The demand is for the period 1 January to 30 June 2031 at £175, due on 1 January 2031.

## 2. Facts, scope and terms

The notice is served in the prescribed form under section 166 of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002. It identifies the property, leaseholder, period, amount and date by which payment must be made. No administration fee or interest is added to this statutory demand.

## 3. Process and responsibilities

Payment may be made by BACS quoting GR-2031-05 or by contacting the managing agent. Sofia should check the lease and contact accounts if she believes the charge is paid, disputed or affected by a lease variation. A query will be logged without falsely acknowledging liability.

## 4. Evidence, records and safeguards

Wessex will not commence forfeiture proceedings for rent below the statutory threshold or before the statutory time conditions are met, and will comply with notice and court requirements. Data used for arrears administration will be limited and securely retained.

## 5. Review, escalation and outcome

Enclosed are the lease extract, account statement and the prescribed summary information. If payment is not received, Wessex may send a reminder and pursue lawful recovery, but will credit verified payments and avoid duplicate demands.

## 6. Reservations and practical protections

Sofia may seek independent leasehold advice and may use the managing agent's complaint process. This demand does not determine service charge, premium or any separate dispute and does not waive a statutory defence.

## 7. England and Wales law and completion

England and Wales law applies. The notice is served by post to the flat and email as a separate permitted method where recorded in the lease. Martin Cole signs for Wessex on 29 December 2030.

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