Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing landlord and tenant relationships, setting out basic rights and obligations of both parties in England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Additional legislation covering tenants' rights and landlord obligations, including provisions for service charges and right of first refusal
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation establishing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, defining grounds for possession and notice requirements
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs legal estates and interests in land, including leasehold interests
Housing Act 1996: Updated housing legislation introducing changes to tenancy regulations and housing rights
Notice Period Requirements: Minimum one month notice period for periodic tenancies, subject to specific terms in lease agreement and differences between fixed-term and periodic tenancies
Service of Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for proper delivery method, timing, and proof of service for termination notices
Format Requirements: Notice must be in writing, include specific information such as property address and termination date, and be properly signed
Deposit Protection Compliance: Requirements relating to proper handling of tenant deposits, including compliance with deposit protection schemes and return procedures
Special Circumstances: Consideration of break clause conditions and any special terms specified in the original lease agreement
