Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England and Wales. Key for determining basic tenant rights and obligations when giving notice.

Housing Act 1996: Contains important amendments to the 1988 Act, providing additional regulations and updates to tenancy laws.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including aspects of notice requirements.

Deregulation Act 2015: More recent legislation that modified notice requirements and introduced new regulations for tenancy matters.

Tenancy Type Verification: Requirement to verify whether the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy or another type, as this affects notice requirements.

Notice Period Requirements: Standard one-month notice period for periodic tenancies, subject to specific terms in tenancy agreement and any current COVID-related regulations.

Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper delivery of notice, including acceptable methods of delivery and proof of service requirements.

Content Requirements: Mandatory information to be included in the notice: tenant details, property address, tenancy start date, intended vacation date, and required statements.