Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly important for Section 21 and Section 8 notice procedures for ending tenancies

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants in residential properties

Deregulation Act 2015: Contains important amendments to the Section 21 eviction process and introduces additional requirements for landlords

Housing Act 1996: Contains additional provisions affecting residential tenancies and notice requirements

Tenancy Type Verification: Legal requirement to verify whether the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy or another type, as this affects the notice procedure

Fixed Term Status: Requirement to check whether the notice is being served during or at the end of a fixed term, which affects the validity of the notice

Deposit Protection Compliance: Legal requirement to ensure any tenant deposit is properly protected in an approved scheme before serving notice

Property Licensing Compliance: Verification that all necessary property licenses are in place and valid before serving notice

Required Documentation: Legal obligation to provide tenants with How to Rent guide, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and gas safety certificate

Notice Service Requirements: Compliance with proper legal procedures for serving the notice, including correct delivery method and timing