Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation that establishes basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including landlord's repairing obligations and standards for fitness for human habitation
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Covers right of first refusal provisions and service charge requirements for tenants in residential properties
Housing Act 1988: Defines assured and assured shorthold tenancies, establishes security of tenure rules, and outlines proper eviction procedures
Housing Act 2004: Governs deposit protection requirements, establishes the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and covers HMO licensing requirements
Deregulation Act 2015: Contains updates to Section 21 notice requirements and prescribed information that must be provided to tenants
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Addresses unfair terms in tenancy agreements and establishes transparency requirements for consumer contracts including tenancies
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Sets out requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in rental properties in England and Wales
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Specifies prohibited payments and permitted fees that can be charged to tenants, limiting additional costs beyond rent
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Establishes requirements for electrical safety in private rented properties including inspection and certification requirements
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates annual gas safety checks and certificates for rental properties with gas installations
