Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, including the framework for Section 21 and Section 8 notices
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern updates to housing law including additional requirements for landlords and letting agents
Deregulation Act 2015: Contains important provisions about notice requirements and prescribed information that landlords must provide
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Protects tenants from illegal eviction and harassment, setting out criminal offenses for landlords who don't follow proper procedures
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates what fees can be charged to tenants and impacts the handling of deposits and other financial aspects
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement to protect deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information to tenants
Gas Safety Certificate: Mandatory requirement for landlords to maintain valid gas safety certificates and provide copies to tenants
Energy Performance Certificate: Legal requirement to provide valid EPC to tenants and maintain minimum energy efficiency standards
How to Rent Guide: Government-produced document that must be provided to tenants for valid Section 21 notices
Local Authority Licensing: Requirements for any specific local authority licensing schemes that may affect the property
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notices, including timing and delivery methods
