Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, including provisions for Section 21 notices and grounds for possession
Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation providing updates to housing law and tenancy regulations in England and Wales
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for serving valid notices and protecting tenants' rights
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Recent updates to housing law affecting notice requirements and tenant protection measures
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Fundamental legislation protecting tenants from illegal eviction and harassment, setting out basic requirements for valid notices
Section 21 Housing Act 1988: Specific section dealing with 'no-fault' eviction notices, including prescribed forms and procedures
AST Notices and Prescribed Requirements Regulations 2015: Detailed regulations specifying the format and requirements for valid notices in Assured Shorthold Tenancies
HMO Licensing Requirements: Regulations regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation licensing that must be complied with before serving valid notices
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement to protect deposits in a government-approved scheme before serving valid notices
Prescribed Information Requirements: Legal obligation to provide specific documentation to tenants (EPC, Gas Safety Certificate, How to Rent guide) before serving valid notices
