Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, particularly for business tenancies but also containing fundamental principles applicable to residential leases

Housing Act 1988: Key legislation establishing the framework for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and Assured Tenancies, including termination provisions

Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation amending the Housing Act 1988 and introducing additional tenant protection measures

Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation containing basic principles about property rights and legal requirements for notices

Tenancy Type Classification: Legal requirement to determine whether the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), Assured Tenancy, or Common Law Tenancy, as different rules apply to each

Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods that must be given depending on tenancy type (typically minimum 1 month for periodic tenancies)

Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notice including method of delivery, timing, and proof of service

Break Clause Verification: Review of any break clause in the original lease and conditions for exercising it

Deposit Protection Compliance: Requirements relating to tenant deposit protection schemes and impact on deposit return during lease termination