Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 21 (for assured shorthold tenancies) and Section 8 (for possession on specific grounds)
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Foundational legislation establishing basic tenant rights and obligations for residential tenancies
Housing Act 1996: Key amendments to previous Housing Acts and specific notice requirements for terminating tenancies
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern updates to Section 21 notice requirements, including timing restrictions and prerequisites for serving valid notices
Tenancy Type Consideration: Assessment of whether the tenancy is assured shorthold or other type, as this affects notice requirements
Notice Period Requirements: Standard minimum notice period of 2 months, subject to specific circumstances and tenancy type
Tenancy Term Status: Determination of whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic, affecting timing and type of notice required
Deposit Protection Compliance: Verification of compliance with deposit protection scheme requirements, as this can affect validity of notice
Documentation Requirements: Ensuring all required documentation has been provided to tenant including EPC, gas safety certificates, and How to Rent guide
Local Authority Compliance: Verification of compliance with any local authority licensing requirements that might affect notice validity
