Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 (fault-based possession) and Section 21 (no-fault possession) notices
Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation providing amendments to the 1988 Act and introducing additional requirements for landlords and tenants
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including property standards and repair obligations
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern legislation introducing additional requirements for serving valid notices, including deposit protection and prescribed information requirements
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods during the pandemic, with ongoing updates affecting eviction procedures
Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST): Most common type of tenancy agreement in England and Wales, with specific requirements for termination notices
Notice Periods: Statutory timeframes that must be given to tenants when serving a notice to quit, varying based on grounds for possession and current legislation
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligation to protect tenancy deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information to tenants, affecting validity of possession notices
Procedural Requirements: Specific legal requirements for notice format, content, and service methods that must be followed for valid eviction notices
Safety Certification: Mandatory safety certificates including Gas Safety, Energy Performance, and Electrical Safety certificates required before serving valid notices
