Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly relevant for Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) eviction notices
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional provisions for tenant protection and housing management
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including property maintenance standards
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern legislation introducing additional landlord and tenant regulations, including measures against rogue landlords
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing important changes to Section 21 notices and additional requirements for landlords regarding safety documentation
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation restricting what fees can be charged to tenants and affecting deposit requirements
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that affected notice periods during the pandemic, with some continuing implications for possession proceedings
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Criminal law protecting tenants from harassment and illegal eviction by landlords
Civil Procedure Rules: Court rules governing the process of possession proceedings and requirements for valid notices
Pre-Action Protocol for Possession Claims: Procedural requirements that must be followed before initiating court possession proceedings
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement to protect tenancy deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information to tenants
Gas Safety Regulations: Legal requirement for valid gas safety certificates before serving certain types of notices
Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Legal requirement for valid EPC before serving certain types of notices
How to Rent Guide: Mandatory government guide that must be provided to tenants as a prerequisite for valid Section 21 notices
