Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, including provisions for Section 8 and Section 21 notices for terminating tenancies
Housing Act 1996: Contains additional provisions regarding housing rights and obligations, including amendments to the 1988 Act
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including property standards and repair obligations
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Protects tenants from illegal eviction and harassment, making it a criminal offense to evict without proper legal process
Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Provides additional protection for tenants against harassment from landlords during the eviction process
Notice Period Requirements: Specific legal requirements regarding the minimum notice period that must be given to tenants, subject to current regulations and any emergency legislation
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligation to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information within specified timeframes
Gas Safety Regulations: Requirement for valid gas safety certificates before serving certain types of eviction notices
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Requirement for valid EPC before serving certain types of eviction notices
Local Authority Licensing: Compliance with any specific local authority licensing requirements for rental properties
HHSRS Compliance: Housing Health and Safety Rating System requirements ensuring property meets minimum safety standards
Service Requirements: Legal requirements regarding proper service of notice, including acceptable methods and proof of service
