Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation for residential tenancies that defines statutory periodic tenancies and sets out basic notice requirements. Key for understanding fundamental tenant-landlord relationships and notice periods.
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Makes illegal eviction without proper notice a criminal offense. Provides protection against harassment and illegal eviction, requiring proper legal process to be followed.
Housing Act 1996: Contains additional provisions regarding notice requirements and introduces modifications to previous housing legislation. Important for understanding updated legal requirements.
Deregulation Act 2015: Updated requirements for Section 21 notices, including changes to timing and form requirements. Introduced new regulations for assured shorthold tenancies.
Common Law Notice Requirements: Applies to tenancies not covered by statutory provisions. Establishes reasonable notice periods based on rental payment intervals and historical precedent.
Coronavirus Act 2020: While most temporary provisions have expired, any lasting impacts on notice periods and procedures should be considered when drafting notices.
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Sets restrictions on what can be charged to tenants and impacts notice validity. Important for ensuring notices aren't invalidated by prohibited fees or charges.
