Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly relevant for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and notice requirements

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

Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing property law in England and Wales, including requirements for legal notices and property interests

Deregulation Act 2015: Modern legislation that modified notice requirements and introduced new rules for tenancy termination procedures

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation governing permissible fees that can be charged to tenants, including any fees related to tenancy termination

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant for residential tenancy agreements and unfair terms

Housing and Planning Act 2016: Additional legislation affecting residential tenancies and property management

Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods (typically one month for periodic tenancies) and any specific notice periods stated in the tenancy agreement

Break Clause Considerations: Analysis of any break clause terms in the original tenancy agreement that may affect termination rights

Tenancy Type Assessment: Determination of whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic, affecting the termination process and notice requirements

Deposit Protection Requirements: Consideration of security deposit protection schemes and requirements for deposit return upon termination

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