Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 (fault-based eviction) and Section 21 (no-fault eviction) notices
Housing Act 1996: Legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional requirements for landlords and tenants
Deregulation Act 2015: Introduced additional requirements for landlords serving Section 21 notices, including compliance with deposit protection, EPC, and gas safety requirements
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updated regulations regarding residential tenancies and enforcement measures for rogue landlords
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that temporarily modified notice periods during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some provisions potentially still relevant
Gas Safety Regulations: Requirement for valid gas safety certificate before serving eviction notice
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Requirements: Mandatory requirement for valid EPC before serving eviction notice, with minimum energy efficiency standards
Tenant Deposit Protection Scheme: Legal requirement to protect tenant's deposit in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information within 30 days
How to Rent Guide: Government-published document that must be provided to tenants before serving certain eviction notices
Electrical Safety Standards: Requirements for electrical safety checks and certification in residential rental properties
