Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly relevant for Section 21 and Section 8 notices for ending tenancies

Housing Act 1996: Updates to housing law including amendments to the 1988 Act and additional provisions for tenancy management

Deregulation Act 2015: Introduces additional requirements for landlords serving notices, including compliance with deposit protection and provision of prescribed information

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including property maintenance and repair obligations

Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updates to housing law including new enforcement measures and changes to recovery of abandoned premises

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

Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement to protect tenancy deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information within 30 days

Gas Safety Regulations: Requirement for valid gas safety certificate before serving notice, must be provided to tenants

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Legal requirement to have a valid EPC with minimum energy efficiency standards before serving notice

How to Rent Guide: Government-published guide that must be provided to tenants before notice can be served

Electrical Safety Regulations: Requirements for electrical safety checks and certification in rental properties

Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods that must be given depending on tenancy type and grounds for possession