Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) eviction procedures

Housing Act 1996: Legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional requirements for landlords and tenants

Deregulation Act 2015: Introduced additional requirements for Section 21 notices and enhanced tenant protections

Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updated regulations regarding residential tenancies and enforcement measures

Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods during the pandemic, with some provisions potentially still relevant

Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Provides protection against illegal eviction and harassment, making it a criminal offense to evict without proper legal process

Form Requirements: Specific forms required for eviction notices: Form 3 for Section 8 notices or Form 6A for Section 21 notices

Notice Period Requirements: Two-week notice period only valid for specific grounds, such as serious rent arrears or anti-social behavior

Deposit Protection Requirements: Compliance with government-approved deposit protection schemes is mandatory for valid eviction notices

Licensing Compliance: Property must comply with all relevant licensing requirements, including HMO licensing where applicable