Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly important for Section 21 and Section 8 notice requirements
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation affecting residential tenancies and notice requirements
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for landlords serving notices, including deposit protection and documentation requirements
Coronavirus Act 2020: Recent legislation that may affect notice periods and procedures during and after the pandemic
Tenancy Type Verification: Requirement to verify the type of tenancy, most commonly Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), as this affects the notice procedure
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods that must be given to tenants based on current legislation
Deposit Protection Compliance: Verification that the tenant's deposit is properly protected in an approved scheme and prescribed information was provided
HHSRS Compliance: Housing Health and Safety Rating System compliance verification for the property
Energy Performance Certificate: Requirement to have provided a valid EPC to the tenant at the start of the tenancy
Gas Safety Certificate: Requirement to have provided a valid gas safety certificate to the tenant (where property has gas installations)
How to Rent Guide: Requirement to have provided the government's How to Rent Guide to the tenant
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from harassment and illegal eviction
Notice Service Requirements: Proper procedure for serving the notice to the tenant, including acceptable methods of delivery
Notice Format Requirements: Compliance with prescribed form requirements and proper formatting of the notice
Property and Tenant Details: Requirement for accurate recording of all relevant property and tenant information on the notice
Possession Grounds: If applicable, valid grounds for possession must be specified and evidenced in the notice
