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Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales. Contains Section 8 (fault-based) and Section 21 (no-fault) eviction procedures and notice requirements. Notice periods vary based on grounds for eviction.

Deregulation Act 2015: Introduces additional requirements for Section 21 notices, including timing restrictions and prescribed form requirements. Implements tenant protection measures and procedural requirements for landlords.

Coronavirus Act 2020: Temporary legislation that affected notice periods during the pandemic. While most measures have expired, current requirements should be verified for any lasting impacts on notice procedures.

Housing Act 1996: Contains crucial deposit protection requirements that must be met before valid notices can be served. Non-compliance with deposit protection can invalidate possession notices.

Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016: Specific legislation for Welsh properties that may impose different or additional requirements for possession notices compared to English properties.

Gas Safety Regulations: Valid gas safety certificate must be in place and provided to tenant before serving notice. Failure to comply can invalidate Section 21 notices.

Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Valid EPC must be provided to tenant before serving notice. Property must meet minimum energy efficiency standards.

How to Rent Guide: Current version of the government's How to Rent guide must have been provided to tenant (England only) before serving Section 21 notice.

HMO Licensing Requirements: If property is a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), proper licensing must be in place before serving notice.