Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly regarding Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). Sets out fundamental rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that amended the 1988 Act and introduced additional provisions for housing regulation and tenant protection in England and Wales.
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that introduced important changes to tenancy regulation, including requirements for deposit protection, provision of prescribed information, and restrictions on serving valid Section 21 notices.
Coronavirus Act 2020: Recent legislation that temporarily modified notice periods during the COVID-19 pandemic, with subsequent updates affecting required notice periods for tenancy termination.
Tenancy Deposit Protection: Legal requirement to protect tenant's deposit in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information within 30 days of receipt.
Required Documentation: Legal obligation to provide tenants with How to Rent guide, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and gas safety certificate before serving valid notices.
Section 21 Notice Requirements: Standard two-month notice period for no-fault evictions, with specific compliance requirements including deposit protection and documentation provision.
Section 8 Notice Requirements: Variable notice periods based on specific grounds for possession, used when tenant has breached tenancy terms or other statutory grounds apply.
HMO Licensing: Requirement for landlords to have valid House in Multiple Occupation license where applicable before serving valid notices.
