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Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England and Wales. Sets out the framework for most residential tenancies and the procedures for their termination.

Housing Act 1985: Legislation governing secure tenancies, primarily used for council housing and local authority tenants. Provides statutory framework for security of tenure and possession proceedings.

Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Crucial legislation that protects tenants from illegal eviction and harassment. Makes it a criminal offense to evict a residential occupier without following proper legal procedures.

Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational property law legislation that sets out basic principles of property ownership and transfer in England and Wales. Provides framework for legal interests in land.

Notice Periods: Standard statutory notice periods in England and Wales: Section 21 notices require minimum 2 months, Section 8 notices require 2 weeks to 2 months depending on grounds, Common law tenancies require minimum 4 weeks.

Tenancy Type Consideration: Different rules and notice requirements apply based on tenancy type (Assured, Assured Shorthold, Secure, Common Law). Must be identified before serving notice.

Service Requirements: Legal requirements for proper service of notices, including method of delivery, timing, and proof of service. Essential for validity of notice.