Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly important for Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) eviction notices
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including property standards and repair obligations
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern legislation updating various aspects of housing law, including enforcement against rogue landlords and property standards
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that introduced important changes to tenancy deposit protection and Section 21 notice requirements
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Criminal law protecting tenants from illegal eviction and harassment by landlords
Assured Shorthold Tenancy Regulations: Regulatory framework governing the most common type of residential tenancy in England and Wales
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods that must be given by landlords when terminating tenancies
Tenant Deposit Protection Schemes: Mandatory regulations requiring landlords to protect tenant deposits in government-approved schemes
Housing Health and Safety Rating System: Risk assessment tool used to evaluate potential hazards in residential properties
Valid Grounds for Termination: Legally acceptable reasons for a landlord to terminate a tenancy agreement early
Deposit Return Procedures: Legal requirements for the timing and process of returning tenant deposits at the end of tenancy
Property Inspection Requirements: Legal obligations regarding property inspections before and during tenancy termination
Eviction Procedures: Legal process and steps required for lawful eviction of tenants
Break Clause Requirements: Legal conditions and implementation of break clauses in tenancy agreements
COVID-19 Legislation Updates: Temporary and permanent changes to housing law introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Renters Reform Bill: Pending legislation that may significantly change landlord-tenant law, including potential abolition of Section 21 notices
