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
