Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), including notice periods, procedures, and grounds for termination. Critical for determining the correct termination process.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes fundamental rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including property condition requirements and statutory obligations that must be met before termination.
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Contains updated regulations regarding tenancy termination and tenant protection measures that must be considered in the termination process.
Deregulation Act 2015: Specifies requirements for serving valid notices and implications for deposit protection. Essential for ensuring legally valid termination notices.
Housing Act 1996: Contains key amendments to the Housing Act 1988 and establishes deposit protection requirements that must be complied with during termination.
Section 21 Notice Requirements: Specific requirements for no-fault evictions including 2-month notice period and use of Form 6A. Must ensure compliance with deposit protection, gas safety, EPC, and How to Rent guide provisions.
Section 8 Notice Requirements: Process for fault-based evictions with variable notice periods depending on the grounds for termination. Used when tenant has breached tenancy terms.
Deposit Protection Compliance: Legal requirement to protect tenant's deposit in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information within 30 days. Must be complied with to issue valid termination notice.
Safety Documentation: Legal requirement to have valid gas safety certificates, Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), and provide How to Rent guide before serving termination notice.
Notice Service Requirements: Procedural requirements for properly serving termination notices, including correct forms, timing, and delivery methods to ensure legal validity.
