Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales. Key sections include Section 21 for notice requirements and Section 8 for grounds of possession. This Act sets out the fundamental framework for assured and assured shorthold tenancies.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes basic obligations between landlords and tenants, including requirements for proper termination of tenancies. Sets out fundamental rights and responsibilities of both parties in a tenancy agreement.
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Provides protection against illegal eviction and harassment. Ensures that proper legal procedures must be followed when terminating a tenancy and makes it a criminal offense to evict without following due process.
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Contains recent updates to tenancy regulations and additional requirements for landlords. Introduces measures to tackle rogue landlords and provides additional protections for tenants.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs fair terms in consumer contracts and transparency requirements. Ensures that terms in tenancy agreements are fair and transparent, and that any termination clauses meet consumer protection standards.
Deregulation Act 2015: Specifies notice requirements and prescribed information that must be provided to tenants. Includes regulations about the timing and manner of serving notices and additional documentation requirements for landlords.
