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Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) in England and Wales, including fundamental notice requirements and tenant protections

Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that modified the 1988 Act and introduced additional tenant protections and procedural requirements

Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that introduced additional requirements for Section 21 notices and protection against retaliatory eviction

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation governing permissible fees and charges in relation to tenancies, which must be complied with for valid notice

Section 21 Notice Requirements: Specific form and timing requirements for serving notice, including minimum notice periods and restrictions on when notice can be served

Timing Restrictions: Cannot serve notice in first 4 months of original tenancy, maximum validity of 6 months from service, must align with fixed term end date

Gas Safety Certificate Requirement: Landlord must have provided a valid gas safety certificate before serving notice

Energy Performance Certificate Requirement: Landlord must have provided a valid EPC before serving notice

How To Rent Guide Requirement: Landlord must have provided the current How To Rent Guide to tenants before serving notice

Deposit Protection Requirement: Any tenant deposit must be properly protected in an approved scheme and prescribed information provided to tenant

HMO Licensing: If property is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), appropriate license must be in place before serving notice

Retaliatory Eviction Protection: Tenants are protected from eviction in response to raising legitimate complaints about property condition

Notice Dispute Rights: Tenant's right to challenge or dispute the validity of the notice through legal processes