Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs)
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Defines fundamental landlord responsibilities and minimum property standards for residential tenancies
Housing Act 2004: Covers property conditions, safety requirements, and introduces Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation covering deposit protection requirements and notice procedures for ending tenancies
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Prohibits most tenant fees and sets restrictions on deposits and permitted charges in residential tenancies
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Requires landlords to ensure properties are fit for human habitation throughout the tenancy
Energy Performance Regulations 2012: Requires Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and sets minimum energy efficiency standards
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates annual gas safety checks and certificates for rental properties with gas installations
Electrical Safety Standards 2020: Requires electrical safety checks every 5 years and certification for rental properties
Deposit Protection Requirements: Obligation to protect tenant deposits in government-approved schemes within 30 days
Right to Rent Checks: Immigration Act 2014 requirement to verify tenants' legal right to rent in the UK
How to Rent Guide: Mandatory requirement to provide tenants with the latest version of the government's How to Rent guide
Fire Safety Requirements: Obligations for smoke alarms, fire escape routes, and fire-resistant furnishings
Carbon Monoxide Regulations: Requirements for carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with solid fuel appliances or gas installations
