Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, setting out the framework for most residential tenancies in England and Wales
Housing Act 1996: Provides important amendments to the 1988 Act, including modifications to tenancy regulations and possession proceedings
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including property standards and repair obligations
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Makes it a criminal offense to evict a tenant without following proper legal procedures, protecting tenants from illegal eviction and harassment
Coronavirus Act 2020: Introduced temporary modifications to notice periods during the pandemic (most provisions now expired but important for understanding recent legal context)
Renters (Reform) Bill: Proposed legislation that may affect future notice requirements and possession proceedings (pending implementation)
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods that must be given depending on tenancy type and grounds for possession
Grounds for Possession: Legal bases under which a landlord can seek possession, including both mandatory and discretionary grounds
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notice, including acceptable methods and proof of service
Deposit Protection Compliance: Requirements relating to proper protection of tenancy deposits which can affect the validity of possession notices
Retaliatory Eviction Provisions: Legal protections preventing landlords from evicting tenants in response to complaints about property conditions
