Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants in England and Wales, particularly important for security of tenure provisions and termination procedures
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation for residential tenancies, particularly relevant for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and notice requirements for termination
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs legal estates and interests in land, including leasehold interests
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in residential tenancies, including requirements for fair terms in tenancy agreements
Break Clause Requirements: Legal principles governing the exercise of break clauses, including timing, format, and service requirements for break notices
Statutory Notice Periods: Mandatory notice periods required by law for terminating different types of tenancies
Security of Tenure Rights: Legal protections for tenants regarding their right to remain in the property and the circumstances under which this can be terminated
Contractual Obligations: Specific terms and conditions in the lease agreement that must be complied with for early termination
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligations regarding the protection and return of tenant deposits in residential tenancies
M&S v BNP Paribas Case Law: Supreme Court decision establishing principles for interpreting break clauses and apportionment of rent
Goldman Sachs v Procession House Case Law: High Court decision providing guidance on conditional break clauses and their interpretation
