Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 21 which provides the framework for no-fault eviction notices after a fixed-term tenancy expires

Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation that amended the 1988 Act and provides further regulations regarding residential tenancies and notice requirements

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

Deregulation Act 2015: Recent legislation that introduced additional requirements for serving valid notices, including compliance with deposit protection and provision of prescribed information

Notice Period Requirement: Mandatory 2 months' notice period for Assured Shorthold Tenancies, must also comply with any specific notice periods stated in the original lease

Deposit Protection Compliance: Legal requirement to protect tenant's deposit in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information to tenant

Required Documentation: Must have provided valid EPC certificate, Gas Safety certificate (if applicable), How to Rent guide, and property license (if required) before serving notice

Timing Restrictions: Cannot serve notice within first 4 months of original tenancy, notice expiry must align with rental period, and notice is valid for 6 months from date of service