Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Sections 8 (fault-based eviction) and 21 (no-fault eviction) which provide the legal basis for eviction notices

Housing Act 1996: Legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional requirements for landlords, including deposit protection schemes

Deregulation Act 2015: Introduced additional requirements for Section 21 notices and protections against retaliatory evictions

Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic landlord obligations including property maintenance and repair responsibilities

Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updated regulations affecting private rented sector including enforcement and licensing requirements

Assured Tenancies Regulations 2015: Specifies the required forms and procedures for serving notices under assured tenancies

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Restricts what fees landlords can charge tenants and affects the validity of eviction notices if breached

Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement to protect deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information to tenants

Required Documentation: Legal obligation to provide tenants with How to Rent guide, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and gas safety certificate

HMO Licensing: Requirements for Houses in Multiple Occupation licensing where applicable to the property

Notice Periods: Statutory notice periods that must be given to tenants, varying based on grounds for eviction and current regulations