Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales. Contains crucial Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) notice requirements, with specific notice periods for different grounds of eviction and prescribed form requirements.
Deregulation Act 2015: Sets out additional requirements for Section 21 notices, including timing restrictions and compliance with deposit protection. Introduced measures to prevent retaliatory evictions and ensure landlord compliance with legal obligations.
Coronavirus Act 2020: While most temporary measures have expired, this Act introduced significant changes to notice periods during the pandemic. Important to verify any lasting impacts on notice requirements.
Housing Act 1996: Contains crucial requirements regarding tenant deposit protection schemes and prescribed information that must be provided to tenants. Compliance is essential before serving valid notices.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes fundamental landlord obligations and property condition requirements that must be met. Non-compliance could affect the validity of termination notices.
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Provides protection against illegal eviction and harassment. Sets out basic requirements for valid notices and prohibits forced evictions without proper court orders.
Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 2015: Specifies the prescribed forms that must be used for different types of notices, including the formal requirements for valid termination notices by landlords.
