Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 21 which provides the framework for ending Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that amended the 1988 Act and introduced additional requirements for tenancy management
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that introduced important changes to Section 21 notices and additional requirements for landlords
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation controlling what fees can be charged to tenants and affecting the validity of Section 21 notices
Tenancy Type Requirements: Consideration of whether the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), Assured Tenancy, or Regulated Tenancy, as this affects the notice requirements
Notice Period Requirements: Minimum two months' notice period required, proper format and delivery methods, and compliance with Section 21 notice requirements where applicable
Deposit Protection Requirements: Ensuring the tenant's deposit is protected in an approved scheme and proper documentation has been provided
Safety Documentation: Valid gas safety certificate, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and How to Rent guide must have been provided to tenant
Property Licensing: Verification that any required property licenses are in place and valid
Timing Restrictions: Notice cannot be served in first 4 months of original tenancy, must give minimum 2 months' notice, and has 6-month validity period from service date
