Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), defining mandatory notice periods and procedural requirements for terminating residential tenancies
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants, including requirements for property condition upon vacancy
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern legislation that modified notice requirements and introduced changes to tenancy deposit protection schemes and procedures
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Recent legislation updating various aspects of residential tenancy law and enforcement measures
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal information in tenancy relationships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when dealing with letting agents and ensuring fair treatment of tenants as consumers
Notice Period Requirements: Standard minimum notice period of 1 month for tenants leaving a property, subject to specific tenancy agreement terms
Tenancy Agreement Type: Classification of tenancy (AST, periodic, or fixed-term) which affects notice requirements and procedures
Property Inspection Protocol: Legal requirements and best practices for conducting property inspections and managing the handover process
Deposit Protection Compliance: Mandatory requirements for protecting and properly handling tenant deposits throughout the tenancy termination process
