Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies, particularly Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) eviction notices

Housing Act 1996: Updates to housing law including amendments to grounds for possession and introductory tenancies

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing landlord and tenant obligations and rights

Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern updates to housing law including provisions for rogue landlords and property standards

Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation affecting Section 21 notices including requirements for deposit protection, EPC, and gas safety certificates

Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation affecting notice periods and eviction procedures during the pandemic period

Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Criminal law making illegal eviction and harassment of tenants a criminal offense

Civil Procedure Rules Part 55: Court procedures governing possession proceedings and eviction processes

Pre-action Protocol for Possession Claims: Required steps for social landlords before initiating possession proceedings

Tenancy Type Requirements: Specific procedures based on tenancy classification (Assured, Assured Shorthold, Regulated)

Notice Period Requirements: Mandatory notice periods varying by grounds for possession and current regulations

Deposit Protection Requirements: Mandatory protection of tenancy deposits in approved schemes before valid notice can be served

Property Licensing Requirements: Compliance with local authority licensing schemes for rental properties

Safety Certificate Requirements: Valid gas safety certificates and Energy Performance Certificates required before serving notice

How to Rent Guide: Government guide that must be provided to tenants before valid Section 21 notice can be served