Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) notices for terminating Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs)
Deregulation Act 2015: Sets out requirements for valid Section 21 notices, including deposit protection compliance, property maintenance obligations, and timing restrictions
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that modified notice periods during the pandemic. While most temporary provisions have ended, awareness of any continuing effects is important
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Establishes legal notice periods and protects tenants from harassment and illegal eviction. Makes it a criminal offense to evict without following proper legal procedures
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Defines fundamental landlord obligations and minimum property standards that must be maintained throughout the tenancy
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Outlines additional requirements for landlords including documentation requirements and property standards
Gas Safety Regulations: Requires valid gas safety certificate before serving termination notice
Electrical Safety Standards: Requires compliance with electrical safety regulations and valid EICR before serving notice
Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Requires valid EPC to be provided to tenant and minimum energy efficiency standards to be met
Deposit Protection Requirements: Mandates proper protection of tenant deposits in approved schemes and provision of prescribed information
