Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, setting out basic rights and obligations
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation particularly relevant for Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, defining the framework for most residential tenancies
Housing Act 2004: Updates to housing law including provisions for deposits and housing standards
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing late payment interest charges for commercial properties
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation that restricts what fees landlords and letting agents can charge tenants, including limitations on late payment fees
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness of contract terms in consumer agreements, including residential tenancies
Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims: Court guidelines that must be followed before making a claim for debt, including requirements for communication with debtors
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from harassment and illegal eviction, affecting how payment demands must be worded
Clear Notice Requirement: Legal requirement that the notice must be clear and unambiguous in its content and demands
Payment Information Requirement: Legal requirement to include accurate statement of amounts owed and clear payment details
Tenancy Agreement Reference: Requirement to reference relevant clauses from the tenancy agreement to support the late payment notice
Notice Period Compliance: Requirement to comply with any notice periods specified in the tenancy agreement and provide reasonable deadlines for payment
