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Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing assured and assured shorthold tenancies. Contains Section 8 and Section 21 which are the main grounds for possession proceedings, particularly Ground 8, 10, and 11 for rent arrears.

Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional requirements for landlords and tenants.

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in residential properties.

Deregulation Act 2015: Introduced additional requirements for Section 21 notices and various tenant protections.

Ground 8 (Housing Act 1988): Mandatory ground for possession if rent is in arrears by at least 2 months.

Ground 10 (Housing Act 1988): Discretionary ground for possession that can be used for any amount of rent arrears.

Ground 11 (Housing Act 1988): Discretionary ground for possession based on persistent late payment of rent.

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates what fees landlords and letting agents can charge tenants, compliance required before serving notice.

Pre-Action Protocol: Required procedures landlords must follow before initiating possession proceedings, especially for social landlords.

Notice Period Requirements: Specific time periods that must be given to tenants in eviction notices, which have been subject to changes during COVID-19.

Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligation to protect tenant's deposit in an approved scheme before valid notice can be served.

Safety Documentation Requirements: Including Gas Safety Certificate, Energy Performance Certificate, and How to Rent Guide - all required for valid notice service.