Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing landlord and tenant relationships, setting out basic rights and obligations
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Legislation providing additional tenant rights and regulations for residential properties
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs legal estates and interests in land
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation for residential tenancies, including assured and assured shorthold tenancies
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Legislation governing the transmission of landlord and tenant covenants on transfer of property
Common Law Contract Termination: Legal principles governing how contracts, including leases, can be validly terminated
Surrender Requirements: Legal requirements for valid surrender of lease, including express and implied surrender provisions
Privity of Contract: Legal principle determining the relationship and obligations between contracting parties
Notice Requirements: Statutory and contractual requirements for giving notice to terminate a lease
Security of Tenure: Provisions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 regarding commercial tenant's right to remain in property
Party Identification: Requirements for clear and accurate identification of all parties to the lease termination
Property Description: Need for accurate and proper description of the leased property in termination documentation
Lease Reference: Requirement to properly reference the original lease agreement being terminated
Termination Date: Clear specification of the effective date of lease termination
Deposit Handling: Requirements for proper treatment and return of security deposits
Outstanding Obligations: Addressing any remaining obligations under the lease
Liability Release: Provisions for mutual release of future liabilities between parties
Handover Arrangements: Practical requirements for returning possession of the property
