Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) eviction notices
Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation providing amendments to the Housing Act 1988 and introducing new requirements for landlords
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for Section 21 notices and tenant protection measures
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent updates
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Foundational legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants
Tenancy Type Verification: Requirement to verify if the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) or other type, as this affects notice requirements
Notice Period Requirements: Current statutory notice period requirements, which may vary based on circumstances and have been subject to changes
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notice, including acceptable methods of delivery and proof of service
Deposit Protection: Verification that any tenant deposit is properly protected in an approved scheme, as this affects validity of notice
Gas Safety Certificate: Requirement for valid gas safety certificate before serving notice
Energy Performance Certificate: Requirement for valid EPC before serving notice
How to Rent Guide: Requirement to have provided the government's How to Rent guide to tenant
Electrical Safety Certificate: Requirement for valid electrical installation safety certificate
Notice Format: Requirements for using prescribed forms and including specific mandatory information
Timing Restrictions: Restrictions on when notices can be served, including any relevant moratorium periods
