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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