Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly regarding Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that amended the 1988 Act and introduced additional provisions for residential tenancies
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern legislation that introduced additional requirements for serving valid notices and protecting tenants' rights
Section 21 Notice Requirements: Standard two-month notice period for no-fault evictions, requiring specific prescribed forms and compliance with deposit protection
Section 8 Notice Requirements: Alternative notice procedure for eviction based on specific grounds such as rent arrears or breach of tenancy
Deposit Protection Compliance: Legal requirement to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information
Property Licensing Requirements: Necessary property licenses and certifications required before serving a valid notice
Gas Safety Certificate: Mandatory requirement for landlords to provide a valid gas safety certificate before serving notice
Energy Performance Certificate: Required document showing property's energy efficiency rating, must be provided before serving notice
How to Rent Guide: Government-published document that must be provided to tenants before a valid notice can be served
Repair Obligations: Landlord's legal duties to maintain the property in good repair as a prerequisite for serving valid notices
