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
Housing Act 1996: Legislation that amended the Housing Act 1988 and introduced additional requirements for residential tenancies
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that introduced additional requirements for Section 21 notices and tenant protection measures
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent updates regarding notice requirements
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: Specific legislation for properties in Wales that reforms the renting process and tenancy agreements
Assured Tenancies Forms Regulations 2015: Regulations specifying the prescribed forms and formats for tenancy-related notices in England
Assured Tenancies Forms Amendment Regulations 2019: Updated regulations modifying the prescribed forms for tenancy notices in England
Tenancy Type Requirements: Consideration of specific requirements based on tenancy type (Assured Shorthold Tenancy vs other types)
Notice Period Requirements: Current mandatory notice periods that must be given to tenants before eviction
Deposit Protection Compliance: Requirements for proper protection of tenant deposits in government-approved schemes
Gas Safety Certification: Requirements for valid gas safety certificates before serving certain types of eviction notices
Energy Performance Certificate: Requirements for valid EPC before serving certain types of eviction notices
How To Rent Guide: Requirement to provide tenants with the latest version of the government's How To Rent guide
Landlord Licensing: Local authority licensing requirements that must be met before serving eviction notices
Notice Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notice including timing, delivery method, and documentation
