Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), defining mandatory notice periods and statutory requirements for termination notices
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation controlling permissible fees charged to tenants and regulations regarding deposit handling in relation to tenancy termination
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Legislation outlining updated tenant rights and landlord obligations that must be considered when terminating a tenancy
Deregulation Act 2015: Law specifying requirements for serving valid notices and protecting tenants against retaliatory eviction, including proper notice service procedures
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness and transparency in consumer contracts, including requirements for clear and fair termination terms in tenancy agreements
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods that must be given depending on tenancy type and circumstances (typically 1-2 months for ASTs)
Service Method Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notice, including acceptable delivery methods and proof of service
Tenancy Agreement Compliance: Verification that notice complies with any additional requirements or specific terms set out in the original tenancy agreement
