Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), defining grounds for possession and notice requirements including Section 8 and Section 21 notice procedures
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Defines fundamental landlord obligations and statutory rights that must be considered when terminating a lease
Deregulation Act 2015: Modified requirements for Section 21 notices and introduced additional prerequisites for valid notices to be served
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updated regulations regarding tenant protection and additional requirements for landlords when terminating tenancies
Coronavirus Act 2020: Modified notice periods during the pandemic and established special requirements that may still affect notice procedures
Notice Period Requirements: Specific timeframes that must be given to tenants depending on the type of notice and grounds for termination
Tenancy Type Classification: Determination of whether the tenancy is an AST, regulated tenancy, or common law tenancy, as this affects termination procedures
Prescribed Form Requirements: Specific forms and formats that must be used for the notice to be legally valid under English and Welsh law
Deposit Protection Compliance: Verification that all deposit protection requirements have been met before serving notice
Safety Documentation: Required certificates including Gas Safety Certificate and Energy Performance Certificate that must be in place before serving notice
