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 introducing changes to tenant rights and social housing provisions, including amendments to the 1988 Act
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for landlords including deposit protection, EPC certificates, and other compliance measures
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updates to housing law including changes to enforcement measures and rogue landlord provisions
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some provisions potentially still relevant
Renters (Reform) Bill 2023: Pending legislation that may affect eviction procedures and tenant rights
Tenancy Type Requirements: Different procedures apply depending on tenancy type (Assured Shorthold Tenancy, Assured Tenancy, Regulated Tenancy)
Notice Requirements: Specific requirements for Section 8 and Section 21 notices, including minimum notice periods and prescribed forms
Deposit Protection: Legal requirement to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information
Safety Certificates: Mandatory gas safety certificates, electrical safety certificates, and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
How to Rent Guide: Legal requirement to provide tenants with the latest version of the government's How to Rent guide
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notice, including timing, delivery method, and proof of service
Court Procedures: Formal requirements for court proceedings if tenant does not vacate after notice period
