Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). Section 5 specifically deals with termination of assured tenancies and sets out basic notice requirements.

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation that governs what fees can and cannot be charged in relation to tenancies, including during the termination process. Ensures no prohibited fees are involved when a tenant gives notice.

Protection from Eviction Act 1977: While primarily focused on protecting tenants from illegal eviction, this Act contains important provisions about the legal framework of ending tenancies that should be considered even in tenant-initiated notices.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness in consumer contracts, including tenancy agreements. Relevant for understanding the validity and fairness of notice terms in the tenancy agreement.

Notice Period Requirements: Standard requirement of minimum 1 month notice for periodic tenancies, subject to specific terms in the tenancy agreement and whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic.

Service of Notice Requirements: Legal requirements regarding how the notice must be served to the landlord or their agent to be considered valid under English and Welsh law.