Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing landlord and tenant relationships, setting out basic rights and obligations including repair responsibilities and service charge regulations
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Legislation providing additional tenant protections and rights, including first right of refusal on property sale and service charge consultation requirements
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation establishing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), defining grounds for possession and notice requirements
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs legal estates and interests in land, including leasehold interests
Housing Act 2004: Modern housing legislation introducing tenant deposit protection schemes and housing health and safety rating system
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from illegal eviction and harassment, requiring proper legal process for termination
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods that must be given depending on tenancy type and circumstances of termination
Security of Tenure Rights: Legal protections giving tenants the right to remain in property beyond the end of the fixed term under certain conditions
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notices, including acceptable methods of delivery and proof of service
Termination Grounds: Legal bases for ending a tenancy including break clause exercise, fixed term expiry, breach of contract, or mutual surrender
