Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing the basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in residential properties
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation covering Assured Shorthold Tenancies, including Section 8 and Section 21 notice requirements for termination
Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation updating and amending provisions for residential tenancies
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness in consumer contracts, including residential tenancy agreements
Deregulation Act 2015: Recent legislation affecting notice requirements and tenancy procedures
Notice Requirements: Statutory and contractual notice periods that must be given for early termination
Tenant Statutory Rights: Legal rights of tenants that cannot be contracted out of, including right to quiet enjoyment and habitable premises
Landlord Obligations: Legal obligations of landlords including maintenance, safety requirements, and deposit protection
Deposit Protection: Requirements under the Housing Act 2004 for protecting and returning tenant deposits
Break Clause Conditions: Specific conditions that must be met to validly exercise any break clause in the original lease
Financial Settlement Terms: Requirements for settling rent, deposits, fees, and other financial obligations during early termination
Property Condition Requirements: Standards for property condition upon surrender and return to landlord
Handover Procedures: Process for returning keys, completing inventory checks, and transferring possession back to landlord
Utility Settlement: Requirements for closing or transferring utility accounts and settling final bills
