Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including obligations and rights of both parties
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation covering Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), defining types of tenancies and related procedures
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law that governs legal interests in land and property, including leasehold interests
Debtors Act 1869: Historical legislation still relevant for enforcement of debts and related procedures
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Recent legislation controlling what payments landlords and letting agents can require from tenants
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from harassment and illegal eviction, including requirements for proper notice
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for any court proceedings related to rent recovery
Tenancy Type Consideration: Assessment of the specific type of tenancy agreement in place (AST, assured, regulated) as this affects legal requirements
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory and contractual notice periods that must be observed when demanding rent payment
Late Payment Interest: Consideration of contractual provisions regarding interest on late payments as permitted by law
Prescribed Information: Mandatory information that must be included in the rent demand notice as per legislation
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for properly serving the notice to ensure it is valid and enforceable
Pre-action Protocol: Required steps and procedures that must be followed before initiating any legal proceedings for rent recovery
