Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing assured and assured shorthold tenancies, including Section 8 and Section 21 notice requirements and grounds for eviction
Deregulation Act 2015: Modifies Section 21 notice requirements, enforces compliance with deposit protection schemes, and mandates provision of prescribed information to tenants
Coronavirus Act 2020: Contains provisions that affected notice periods during the pandemic, with some lasting impacts on eviction procedures
Housing Act 1996: Establishes requirements for deposit protection and prescribed information that must be given to tenants
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out fundamental landlord obligations and minimum property standards requirements
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Provides protection against illegal eviction and harassment, establishing requirements for proper legal process
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme within 30 days of receipt
Safety Certification Requirements: Mandatory safety certificates including gas safety, electrical safety, and energy performance certificates
Notice Period Requirements: Current legal notice periods that must be given to tenants depending on the type of notice and grounds for eviction
Property Licensing Requirements: Any necessary property licenses required by local authorities, particularly for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
