Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing assured and assured shorthold tenancies, including Section 8 and Section 21 possession proceedings
Housing Act 1996: Additional provisions regarding tenancy matters and housing rights, including amendments to the 1988 Act
Deregulation Act 2015: Introduced additional requirements for landlords including deposit protection, prescribed information, and documentation requirements
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Further amendments to housing law including additional landlord obligations and enforcement measures
Coronavirus Act 2020: Temporary modifications to notice periods and possession proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Prohibits illegal eviction and harassment, requiring landlords to follow proper legal procedures
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligation to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme within 30 days and provide prescribed information
Gas Safety Certificate: Mandatory annual gas safety check and certificate required before serving valid eviction notices
Energy Performance Certificate: Required document showing property's energy efficiency rating, necessary for valid eviction notices
How to Rent Guide: Government guide that must be provided to tenants as part of valid Section 21 eviction proceedings
HMO Licensing: Additional licensing requirements for Houses in Multiple Occupation that may affect eviction validity
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods that vary depending on grounds for possession and current legislation
Prescribed Form Requirements: Legal requirement to use specific official forms for serving eviction notices (Form 3 for Section 21, Form 3 for Section 8)
Service Requirements: Legal requirements regarding proper service of notices, including timing and delivery methods
