Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 (fault-based eviction) and Section 21 (no-fault eviction) notices
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from unlawful eviction and harassment, making it a criminal offense to evict without proper legal process
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern legislation updating housing law including deposit protection requirements and enforcement measures
Deregulation Act 2015: Act introducing additional requirements for Section 21 notices and new regulations for assured shorthold tenancies
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods during the pandemic, with potential ongoing implications for eviction procedures
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation setting out landlord's obligations and responsibilities in residential tenancies
Assured Tenancy Types: Classification of tenancy types including Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), Assured Tenancy, Regulated Tenancy, and Licensed Occupancy
Valid Eviction Grounds: Legal grounds for immediate eviction including serious rent arrears, anti-social behavior, criminal activity, breach of tenancy terms, and property damage
Procedural Requirements: Essential procedures including proper notice format, service requirements, deposit protection compliance, gas safety certificates, and Energy Performance Certificates
The Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies Regulations 2015: Regulations specifying the required forms and notices for assured tenancies in England
