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For all assured shorthold tenancies created on or after 1 October 2015, the landlord will only be able to serve a tenant with a valid notice pursuant to Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 if the following conditions have been met:
- the notice is not served earlier than at least four months into the tenancy
- any deposit is protected through an authorised Tenancy Deposit Scheme and by serving the tenant with prescribed information within the statutory period
- the landlord has provided the tenant with a gas safety certificate
- the landlord has provided the tenant with an energy performance certificate
- the landlord has provided the tenant with the information included in the “How to rent; the check list for renting in England” published by the Department for Communities and Local Government
- the landlord has responded to any written complaint made by the tenant about the condition of the property setting out a proposed remedial action within the statutory period.
The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.