Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing assured and assured shorthold tenancies, including notice periods and grounds for possession. Key sections detail the proper procedures for terminating tenancies.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic landlord obligations and tenant rights that must be respected even during termination processes.

Housing Act 1996: Contains modifications to the 1988 Act and additional tenant protections that must be considered when terminating a tenancy.

Deregulation Act 2015: Specifies requirements for serving valid notices and deposit protection requirements that must be met before termination can be valid.

Coronavirus Act 2020: While most emergency measures have ended, any lasting impacts on notice periods or procedures should be verified before proceeding with termination.

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: Specific legislation applicable if the property is in Wales, introducing different requirements for tenancy termination.

Section 8 Notice Requirements: Procedural requirements for fault-based evictions, including correct notice periods and prescribed form requirements.

Section 21 Notice Requirements: Procedural requirements for no-fault evictions, including correct notice periods and prescribed form requirements.

Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligation to ensure deposit was properly protected and prescribed information provided to tenant before serving termination notice.