Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 21 which provides the framework for 'no-fault' evictions in Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including property standards and repair obligations
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern legislation updating various aspects of housing law, including enforcement measures and regulations for rented properties
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for serving valid Section 21 notices and protecting tenants from retaliatory eviction
Tenancy Type Verification: Requirement to verify if the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), whether it's periodic or fixed-term, and if any fixed term has expired
Notice Period Compliance: Minimum two months' notice requirement for Section 21 notices, including consideration of any temporary modifications and contractual notice periods
Deposit Protection: Legal requirement to protect tenant's deposit in an approved scheme before serving notice
Required Documentation: Mandatory provision of EPC, Gas Safety Certificate, and How to Rent guide to tenants before notice can be validly served
Timing Restrictions: Notice cannot be served in first 4 months of original tenancy, must be used within 6 months of issue, and cannot be retaliatory eviction
Form Requirements: Use of prescribed Form 6A for Section 21 notices, proper service methods, and accurate recording of property and party details
