Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England and Wales, setting out fundamental landlord and tenant rights and obligations
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Core legislation establishing basic rights and responsibilities in landlord-tenant relationships
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern legislation that modified notice requirements and introduced additional landlord obligations for valid notices
Section 21 Notice Requirements: Specific rules regarding the standard notice periods required for no-fault evictions under English law
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligation to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information
Safety Documentation Requirements: Legal requirement to provide valid gas safety certificates, EPC, and How to Rent guide before serving notice
Notice Service Rules: Formal requirements for proper service of notice, including timing restrictions and prescribed form requirements
Break Clause Compliance: Requirements to comply with any specific break clause provisions in the original lease agreement
Tenancy Term Considerations: Different requirements depending on whether the tenancy is periodic or fixed-term
COVID-Related Modifications: Any temporary or permanent modifications to notice periods or procedures resulting from COVID-19 legislation
