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: Additional legislation providing amendments to the 1988 Act and introducing additional requirements for landlords
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing additional requirements for Section 21 notices and tenant protection measures
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods during the pandemic and subsequent updates affecting eviction procedures
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: Specific legislation for properties in Wales, introducing different requirements for Welsh properties
Tenancy Type Verification: Requirement to verify if the tenancy is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy or other type as this affects the eviction process
Tenancy Agreement Validity: Verification of valid tenancy agreement and its terms as required by law
Deposit Protection: Requirements for proper protection of tenant deposits in an approved scheme and provision of prescribed information
Gas Safety Certificate: Legal requirement for valid gas safety certificate before serving notice
Energy Performance Certificate: Legal requirement for valid EPC to be provided before serving notice
How to Rent Guide: Requirement to provide current version of the government's How to Rent guide to tenants
Electrical Safety Standards: Compliance with electrical safety regulations and certification requirements
Notice Period Compliance: Ensuring correct notice period is given based on grounds for eviction and current regulations
Notice Service Requirements: Proper service of notice following legally prescribed methods and maintaining proof of service
Prescribed Form Requirements: Use of correct prescribed forms and proper completion of all required fields
