Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation containing Section 21, which governs the process of eviction notices for assured shorthold tenancies in England and Wales
Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation that modified the 1988 Act and introduced new requirements for tenancy management and eviction procedures
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that introduced additional requirements for Section 21 notices, including restrictions on timing and prescribed information requirements
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation governing permissible fees that can be charged to tenants, compliance with which is necessary for valid eviction notices
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation that temporarily modified notice periods during the COVID-19 pandemic, with subsequent amendments affecting eviction procedures
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Fundamental legislation ensuring eviction notices are legal and do not constitute harassment of tenants
Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements Regulations 2015: Detailed regulations specifying the format and content requirements for valid eviction notices in England
Assured Tenancy and Agricultural Occupancy Notices Regulations 2015: Regulations prescribing the specific forms and notices to be used in eviction proceedings
Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement to properly protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme before serving an eviction notice
Gas Safety Certification: Mandatory requirement to have a valid gas safety certificate before serving an eviction notice
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Legal requirement to provide tenants with a valid EPC before serving an eviction notice
How to Rent Guide: Mandatory government guide that must be provided to tenants before a valid eviction notice can be served
Tenant Fee Ban Compliance: Requirement to ensure no prohibited fees have been charged to tenants before serving an eviction notice
Property Licensing: Requirement to ensure any necessary property licenses are in place before serving an eviction notice
Valid Tenancy Agreement: Requirement to have a properly executed tenancy agreement in place before serving an eviction notice
