Khan v D’Aubigny

Subject Matter

STATUTE — Construction — Service of document by post — Statutory provision deeming service of document to be effected by posting where statute authorising or requiring service “by post” — Whether deeming provision applying if statute not expressly referring to service “by post” — Interpretation Act 1978 (c 30), s 7

[2025] EWCA Civ 11; [2025] Ch 168; [2025] 2 WLR 991; [2025] WLR(D) 28, CA

LANDLORD AND TENANT — Assured shorthold tenancy — Notice of proceedings for possession — Tenancy agreement deeming service of “notice” to be effected by posting — Whether letter enclosing required documents “notice”

[2025] EWCA Civ 11; [2025] Ch 168; [2025] 2 WLR 991; [2025] WLR(D) 28, CA

Commentary

St John's Chambers
Prescribed Requirements and Section 21 Notices: service by post after Khan v D’Aubigny [2025] EWCA Civ 11 Case comment