Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies, including Section 8 and Section 21 notice requirements for ending tenancies
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in residential properties
Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation updating and amending previous housing laws, particularly regarding tenancy deposits and notice requirements
Deregulation Act 2015: Recent legislation introducing additional requirements for ending tenancies and protecting tenants' rights
Minimum Notice Period Requirement: Legal requirement to provide at least 2 months' notice for most Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Written Notice Requirement: Legal requirement that the non-renewal notice must be in writing and include specific information such as intended end date, tenant details, and property information
Timing Restrictions: Notice cannot be served within first 4 months of original tenancy and must comply with any fixed-term period in the original agreement
Deposit Protection Compliance: Requirement to ensure all deposit protection schemes are properly complied with before serving notice
Service of Notice Requirements: Proper procedural requirements for serving the notice to ensure legal validity
Licensing Compliance: Requirement to comply with any applicable property licensing requirements before serving notice
