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Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing assured and assured shorthold tenancies, with Section 8 specifically dealing with possession notices for rent arrears

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation setting out the basic rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in residential tenancies

Housing and Planning Act 2016: Modern legislation introducing additional landlord obligations and enforcement measures in the private rented sector

Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation introducing important changes to tenancy deposit protection and section 21 notice requirements

Rent Act 1977: Historical legislation that may still apply to older tenancies created before 1989

Coronavirus Act 2020: Recent legislation that temporarily modified notice periods during the pandemic - important to verify current requirements post-emergency period

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: Specific Welsh legislation affecting rental properties in Wales, introducing new types of contracts and obligations

Section 8 Notice Requirements: Specific procedural requirements for serving a valid Section 8 notice, including prescribed forms and accurate rent calculations

Pre-action Protocol for Possession Claims: Court guidelines that must be followed before initiating possession proceedings, including attempts to resolve issues with tenants

Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing court procedures that must be followed in possession proceedings

Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirements for protecting tenancy deposits in government-approved schemes and providing prescribed information to tenants

Local Authority Requirements: Any specific licensing or regulatory requirements imposed by the local authority for rental properties