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: Secondary major housing legislation that amended the 1988 Act and introduced additional requirements for landlords and tenants
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including repair responsibilities
Deregulation Act 2015: Introduced additional requirements for serving valid Section 21 notices and enhanced tenant protections
Coronavirus Act 2020: Temporary legislation that affected notice periods during the pandemic, with subsequent updates regarding notice requirements
Notice Period Requirements: Section 21 requires minimum 2 months notice; Section 8 varies from 2 weeks to 2 months depending on grounds
Compliance Documentation: Required documents including deposit protection certificate, gas safety certificate, EPC, How to Rent guide, and electrical safety certificates
Prescribed Forms: Form 6A required for Section 21 notices; Form 3 required for Section 8 notices
Timing Restrictions: Notices cannot be served within first 4 months of original tenancy; Section 21 notice valid for 6 months from service date
Tenancy Type Consideration: Most commonly Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), which affects the type of notice and legal requirements
