Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Foundational legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including landlord's repairing obligations and standards for human habitation
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Legislation covering service charges, property management, and requirements for landlord identification disclosure
Housing Act 1988: Defines assured and assured shorthold tenancies, establishes grounds for possession, and specifies notice requirements
Law of Property Act 1925: Sets out fundamental property law principles and legal requirements for creation of leases
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights in contracts, particularly relevant for guarantor's rights and obligations in lease agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Regulates unfair terms in consumer contracts and establishes transparency requirements for consumer agreements
Deregulation Act 2015: Contains provisions regarding deposit protection and Section 21 notice requirements for ending tenancies
Housing Act 2004: Establishes deposit protection schemes and regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Equality Act 2010: Prevents discrimination in housing and ensures equal treatment of tenants regardless of protected characteristics
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Restricts and regulates fees that can be charged to tenants and guarantors in relation to tenancy agreements
Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR: Governs the handling and protection of personal data of tenants and guarantors
Money Laundering Regulations: Establishes requirements for identity verification and financial checks where applicable to property transactions
