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: Additional legislation affecting residential tenancies and eviction procedures in England and Wales

Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for landlords before they can serve valid eviction notices

Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updated regulations affecting residential tenancies and eviction procedures

Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that affected notice periods for evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent updates

Tenancy Type Verification: Requirement to verify whether the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy or another type, as this affects the eviction procedure

Deposit Protection Compliance: Verification that the landlord has properly protected any tenant deposits in an approved scheme

Safety Certification Requirements: Ensuring valid gas safety certificates and Energy Performance Certificates are in place before serving notice

How to Rent Guide: Verification that the tenant has been provided with the current version of the government's How to Rent guide

Property Licensing: Confirmation that any required property licenses are in place and valid

Notice Service Requirements: Proper procedure for serving the notice to the tenant, including timing and delivery method

Notice Format Requirements: Ensuring the notice follows the prescribed format and contains all required information