Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, setting out basic rights and obligations of both parties
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation covering Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, including grounds for possession and notice requirements
Law of Property Act 1925: Section 146 contains important provisions regarding forfeiture of leases and the process for termination due to breach of conditions
Rent Act 1977: Historic legislation still relevant for certain protected tenancies and rent regulation
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing court proceedings for possession claims and enforcement
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods and possession proceedings during the pandemic (most provisions now expired but worth checking current status)
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Makes it illegal to evict tenants without proper court proceedings and prohibits harassment of tenants
Housing and Planning Act 2016: More recent legislation affecting housing law and enforcement procedures
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory requirements for the length and format of notices seeking possession
Service of Notices: Legal requirements for proper service of notices on tenants, including timing and delivery methods
Tenant's Right to Remedy: Legal provisions allowing tenants to remedy rent arrears before possession proceedings can be completed
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal obligations regarding tenant deposit protection schemes and their impact on possession proceedings
