Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, including provisions for Section 8 and Section 21 notices for eviction
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation providing additional regulations for housing and tenancy matters
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for landlords, including changes to Section 21 notice procedures
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updated housing legislation affecting landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Makes it illegal to evict tenants without proper court order and following due process
Civil Procedure Rules Part 55: Procedural rules governing possession claims in courts of England and Wales
Tenancy Type Requirements: Consideration of whether tenancy is Assured Shorthold Tenancy or other type, affecting eviction procedures
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory notice periods required for different types of eviction notices (Section 8 or Section 21)
Deposit Protection Requirements: Compliance with tenant deposit protection schemes and requirements before serving eviction notice
Safety Regulations: Compliance with gas safety, electrical safety, and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements
Pre-action Protocol: Required steps and communications with tenant before commencing legal proceedings
COVID-19 Regulations: Any remaining pandemic-related regulations affecting eviction procedures
Renters Reform Bill: Pending legislative changes that may affect eviction procedures in England and Wales
