Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), including notice periods and termination requirements for residential tenancies in England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Defines fundamental landlord obligations, property maintenance requirements, and rules regarding property access arrangements
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Contains updated regulations on property standards and deposit protection requirements for residential tenancies
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Specifies restrictions on permissible charges to tenants and regulates end of tenancy fees and requirements
Deregulation Act 2015: Outlines requirements for serving notices, particularly Section 21 notice requirements and procedures
Deposit Protection Scheme Regulations: Governs the process for deposit returns and deposit deduction procedures at the end of tenancy
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the handling and processing of tenant's personal information during and after the tenancy
Tenancy Agreement Terms: Original contract terms that specify move-out procedures, notice periods, and other end-of-tenancy obligations
Inventory and Check-out Procedures: Documentation requirements for property condition assessment at the beginning and end of tenancy
Property Inspection Protocol: Procedures for conducting final property inspections and scheduling arrangements with tenants
Key Return Process: Specific requirements for the return of all property keys and access devices at the end of tenancy
Utilities Settlement Procedure: Requirements for final meter readings and settlement of utility bills before move-out
