Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) eviction notices
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in residential properties
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that introduced additional requirements for landlords serving Section 21 notices and other tenancy-related regulations
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updated legislation affecting residential tenancy requirements and enforcement measures
Notice Period Requirements: Standard 2-month notice period for Section 21 notices, with potential variations based on circumstances and any emergency legislation
Tenancy Type Classifications: Different requirements based on tenancy type: Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), Assured Tenancy, Regulated Tenancy, or Commercial Tenancy
Deposit Protection Compliance: Legal requirement to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme and provide prescribed information
Property Documentation: Required certificates and documents including EPC, Gas Safety Certificate, Electrical Safety Certificate, and How to Rent guide
Form Requirements: Use of correct prescribed forms (such as Form 6A for Section 21) and proper documentation of service
Timing Restrictions: Legal timing constraints including no service within first 4 months of tenancy, validity periods, and retaliatory eviction provisions
