Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly regarding Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Contains crucial Section 21 and Section 8 notice requirements.
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that amended the 1988 Housing Act and introduced additional requirements for residential tenancies.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants in residential properties.
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern legislation that introduced additional requirements for serving valid notices, including deposit protection and documentation requirements.
Section 21 Notice Requirements: Specific provisions under Housing Act 1988 detailing the process for 'no-fault' evictions and notice requirements for Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
Section 8 Notice Requirements: Provisions under Housing Act 1988 specifying the process for eviction notices where there has been a breach of tenancy terms.
Coronavirus Act 2020 Modifications: Temporary modifications to notice periods and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic (most provisions now expired).
Renters Reform Bill: Proposed legislative changes that may affect future notice requirements and eviction procedures.
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligation to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information to tenants.
Safety Documentation Requirements: Legal requirements for gas safety certificates, Energy Performance Certificates, and How to Rent guide provision before serving notice.
Retaliatory Eviction Provisions: Legal protections preventing landlords from serving notice in response to legitimate complaints about property conditions.
