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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 additional requirements for landlords serving Section 21 notices, including compliance with various safety and information provisions

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation governing permitted fees and charges in relation to tenancies, which must be complied with for valid notice serving

Notice Period Requirements: Minimum notice period of 2 months for Section 21 notices, with potential variations during special circumstances such as COVID-19 regulations

EPC Certificate Requirement: Landlord must have provided a valid Energy Performance Certificate to tenant before serving notice

Gas Safety Certificate Requirement: Landlord must have provided a valid Gas Safety Certificate to tenant before serving notice

How to Rent Guide: Current version of the government's How to Rent guide must have been provided to tenant

Deposit Protection: Tenant's deposit must be protected in an approved scheme and prescribed information provided within 30 days of receipt

Timing Restrictions: Notice cannot be served in first 4 months of tenancy and must be served within specific timeframes of deposit protection, with 6-month validity period

Form 6A Requirement: Notice must be served using the correct prescribed form (Form 6A for Section 21 notices) and follow proper service requirements

Repair Obligations: Landlord must have complied with all repair obligations and addressed any relevant complaints about property conditions