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Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, including procedures for Section 8 and Section 21 notices for eviction

Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation that makes it a criminal offense to evict tenants illegally or harass them to leave the property, requiring proper legal procedures to be followed

Housing Act 1996: Additional legislation providing framework for housing management and tenant rights, including provisions for proper notice periods

Deregulation Act 2015: Recent legislation that modified eviction procedures and added requirements for landlords to ensure valid notices

Deposit Protection Requirements: Legal requirement for landlords to protect tenant deposits in an approved scheme before any valid eviction notice can be served

HHSRS Compliance: Housing Health and Safety Rating System requirements that must be met by the property before proceeding with eviction

Proper Notice Periods: Legal requirement for minimum notice periods that vary based on tenancy type and grounds for eviction

Court Order Requirement: Legal requirement that landlords must obtain a court order before executing an eviction, making '72-hour notices' not legally valid on their own

Bailiff Enforcement: Legal requirement that only court-appointed bailiffs can carry out an eviction, making self-help eviction illegal

Licensing Requirements: Local authority licensing requirements that must be complied with for certain types of rental properties before valid notices can be served