Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing assured and assured shorthold tenancies, defining the framework for residential tenancies in England and Wales

Housing Act 1996: Additional primary legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced new provisions for residential tenancies

Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Key legislation protecting tenants from illegal eviction and harassment, setting out criminal offenses related to unlawful eviction

Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs basic principles of property ownership and transfer in England and Wales

The Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 2015: Secondary legislation specifying the prescribed forms and notices to be used in relation to assured tenancies

The Protection from Eviction Act 1977 (Notice to Quit) Regulations 1986: Specific regulations governing the format and requirements for serving notices to quit

Assured Shorthold Provisions: Legal consideration regarding whether the tenancy falls under assured shorthold provisions, affecting the eviction process

Tenancy Agreement Validity: Legal requirement to verify the existence and validity of the tenancy agreement before proceeding with notice

Grounds for Eviction: Legal basis and justification required for serving a notice to quit under English and Welsh law

Notice Period Requirements: Statutory requirements for the minimum notice period that must be given to the tenant

Service of Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of the notice, including timing, method, and proof of service

Unlawful Eviction Protections: Legal safeguards protecting tenants from unlawful eviction actions and ensuring due process