Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing landlord and tenant relationships, setting out basic rights and obligations including repairs and maintenance standards
Housing Act 1988: Fundamental legislation establishing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, defining grounds for possession and rent regulation
Housing Act 2004: Legislation introducing Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), HMO licensing, and tenancy deposit protection
Deregulation Act 2015: Act modifying tenancy deposit requirements and introducing additional protections for tenants against retaliatory eviction
Rent Act 1977: Historic legislation still applicable to older protected tenancies, governing rent regulation and security of tenure
Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational property law legislation governing legal estates and interests in land
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from illegal eviction and harassment by landlords
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Act governing unfair terms in tenancy agreements and transparency requirements
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting statutory time limits for bringing legal claims including property-related matters
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation restricting permissible fees that can be charged to tenants by landlords and letting agents
Deposit Protection Scheme Regulations: Rules governing the protection of tenant deposits and dispute resolution procedures
Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims: Court procedures that must be followed before initiating legal proceedings for debt recovery
