Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 which provides grounds for possession based on rent arrears
Housing Act 1996: Legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional provisions for residential tenancies
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations in landlord-tenant relationships
Rent Act 1977: Historic legislation still relevant for certain tenancy types and rent regulation
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from harassment and illegal eviction, requiring proper legal process
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing court procedures for possession proceedings and enforcement
Deposit Protection Scheme Requirements: Regulations requiring landlords to protect tenant deposits in approved schemes and provide prescribed information
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020: Regulations specifying the prescribed forms and notices required for tenant eviction processes
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory notice periods that must be given to tenants, varying based on grounds for possession and current regulations
Prescribed Form Requirements: Specific format and content requirements for validity of possession notices under English law
Tenancy Type Verification: Legal requirement to verify whether the tenancy is Assured or Assured Shorthold as different rules apply to each
