Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation that defines types of tenancies and outlines basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes basic repairing obligations and defines requirements for properties to be fit for human habitation
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updates to tenant protection measures and establishes requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Deregulation Act 2015: Covers deposit protection requirements and Section 21 notice procedures for ending tenancies
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness of terms in tenancy agreements and requires transparency in landlord-tenant relationships
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Defines prohibited payments and permitted fees that can be charged to tenants
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Establishes requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in rental properties
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates gas safety certificate requirements and annual checks for rental properties
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Sets standards for electrical safety in private rented properties including mandatory inspections
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling and protection of tenants' personal data in rental agreements and property management
