Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 21 notice requirements for 'no fault' evictions and Section 8 notice requirements for evictions with specific grounds
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that amended Section 21 notice procedures and introduced additional requirements for valid notice service, including prescribed form requirements and timing restrictions
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation that restricts charges that can be made to tenants during the eviction process and tenancy generally
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Fundamental legislation that prevents illegal eviction and harassment, establishing minimum notice periods and proper procedures for ending tenancies
Tenancy Type Consideration: Assessment of whether the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) or other type, as this affects the legal requirements and procedures
Notice Period Requirements: Standard minimum notice period of 2 months for Section 21 notices, with potential variations based on tenancy type and circumstances
Deposit Protection Compliance: Verification that any tenant deposit is properly protected in an approved scheme, as this affects the validity of Section 21 notices
Notice Service Requirements: Proper format, content, and method of serving notice to ensure legal validity and compliance with current regulations
