Housing Act 1988 - Section 8: Primary legislation governing possession proceedings for assured and assured shorthold tenancies. Section 8 specifically deals with possession notices for rent arrears, including mandatory and discretionary grounds, notice periods, and formal requirements.
Housing Act 1996: Updates to housing law including modifications to the 1988 Act and introduction of additional requirements for landlords in possession proceedings.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including maintenance obligations and implied terms in tenancy agreements.
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern updates to housing law including requirements for serving valid notices and protecting tenants' deposits, which must be complied with before serving possession notices.
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Essential legislation protecting tenants from harassment and illegal eviction, including requirements for proper notice service and prohibited practices.
Housing (Tenancy Deposits) (Prescribed Information) Order 2007: Regulations governing tenant deposit protection schemes and information that must be provided to tenants, which must be complied with for valid possession proceedings.
Pre-action Protocol for Possession Claims: Court protocol outlining steps landlords should take before initiating possession proceedings, including attempts to resolve rent arrears and consideration of tenant circumstances.
Coronavirus Act 2020: Recent legislation that modified notice periods and possession proceedings during the pandemic, though most temporary measures have now expired but should be checked for any lasting impacts.
