Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 (fault-based possession) and Section 21 (no-fault possession) notices
Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation that modified the 1988 Act and introduced new provisions for housing and tenancy management
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that introduced additional requirements for landlords regarding deposit protection, energy performance certificates, and gas safety
Coronavirus Act 2020: Recent legislation that temporarily modified notice periods and possession proceedings during the pandemic, with some provisions potentially still relevant
Assured Tenancies Forms Regulations 2015: Regulations specifying the prescribed forms and notices that must be used for assured tenancies in England
Assured Tenancies Forms Amendment Regulations 2019: Updated regulations modifying the prescribed forms and notices requirements
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information within 30 days
Landlord Licensing Requirements: Local authority-specific requirements for landlord licensing and registration
Notice Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notices, including timing, method of delivery, and proof of service
Prescribed Form Requirements: Specific requirements for using Form 3 for Section 8 notices in cases of rent arrears
Tenancy Type Considerations: Different legal requirements and procedures depending on whether the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy or another type
