Housing Law
Livesp-04 · UK Housing Legislation
Navigate possession procedures, deposit obligations, and repair requirements. Fully updated for Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
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About this specialist
The Housing Law specialist indexes nine key Acts covering the full landlord-tenant lifecycle, including possession procedures, deposit obligations, fitness for human habitation, and selective licensing. Fully updated for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, including the abolition of Section 21 and revised grounds for possession under Section 8. Built for housing solicitors, letting agents, and property management firms.
Covers assured and assured shorthold tenancies, HMO licensing, deposit protection, leasehold reform, and building safety — with direct links to legislation.gov.uk for every cited section.
Data Sources
9 instruments · 1,099 sections| Source | Status |
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Housing Act 1988 |
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Housing Act 2004 |
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 |
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Renters’ Rights Act 2025 |
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Protection from Eviction Act 1977 |
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Building Safety Act 2022 |
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Housing and Planning Act 2016 |
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Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 |
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Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 |
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See it in action
Real examples of cited answers from the Housing Law specialist.
My tenant has 3 months’ rent arrears. What notice do I serve?
For rent arrears you serve a Section 8 Notice relying on Ground 8 (mandatory — at least 2 months’ arrears both at notice and at hearing) and/or Grounds 10 and 11. Following the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, Section 21 no-fault notices are abolished.
The notice period for Ground 8 is 2 weeks. If arrears remain at or above 2 months at the possession hearing, the court must grant the order.
Housing Act 1988, Schedule 2, Ground 8Landlord hasn’t protected my deposit. What are my remedies?
If the landlord failed to protect the deposit within 30 days of receipt or failed to provide the prescribed information, you can apply to the county court for compensation of 1–3 times the deposit amount (Housing Act 2004, s.214).
The landlord also cannot validly serve a possession notice while the deposit remains unprotected.
Housing Act 2004, s.214Ready to automate housing law research?
Cited answers from 9 indexed UK housing Acts. Built for housing solicitors, letting agents, and property management firms.