Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England and Wales, setting out fundamental rights and obligations for residential tenancies
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional provisions for tenancy management and tenant protection
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including repair responsibilities and housing standards
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern legislation that modified notice requirements and introduced new regulations for tenancy deposits and section 21 notices
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Section 5 specifically details the formal requirements for notices to quit, including form and content requirements
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory requirements for minimum notice periods, including standard notice periods and any special provisions (such as COVID-related regulations)
Tenancy Type Considerations: Different rules applying to various tenancy types including Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), Assured Tenancy, Regulated Tenancy, and Common law tenancy
Format Requirements: Legal requirements for the format of the notice, including prescribed forms and specific content that must be included
Timing Considerations: Rules regarding when notices can be served, including break clause requirements and differences between fixed-term and periodic tenancies
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of the notice, including acceptable methods of delivery and proof of service requirements
