Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, containing crucial Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) eviction procedures and notice requirements
Housing Act 1996: Supplementary legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional requirements for landlords in the eviction process
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including property standards that might affect eviction validity
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Criminal law making it illegal to evict tenants without proper notice and court orders, establishing eviction as a formal legal process
Coronavirus Act 2020: Recent legislation that temporarily modified notice periods during the COVID-19 pandemic, with ongoing implications for eviction procedures
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for Section 21 notices and time limits on when they can be served
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Recent legislation affecting what can be charged to tenants, with implications for rent arrears and eviction grounds
Renters Reform Bill: Pending legislation that may significantly change eviction procedures in England and Wales, including the proposed abolition of Section 21 notices
