Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing periodic tenancies and notice requirements for residential tenancies in England and Wales. Key sections detail the framework for assured and assured shorthold tenancies.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing the basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including procedures for terminating tenancies and maintaining property standards.
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern updates to tenancy regulations, including additional protections for tenants and requirements for landlords in England and Wales.
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory notice periods: 1 month notice required from tenants, typically 2 months notice required from landlords for periodic tenancies.
Housing Act 2004 - Deposit Protection: Legislative requirements for protecting tenant deposits in government-approved schemes and procedures for deposit return at tenancy end.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness and transparency in tenancy agreements and other consumer contracts, particularly regarding terms and conditions.
Deregulation Act 2015: Specific requirements for serving valid notices to end tenancies, including prescribed forms and procedures that must be followed.
