Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing landlord-tenant relationships, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure for commercial leases and renewal procedures
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation governing residential tenancies, including provisions for Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and grounds for possession
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Legislation governing the enforcement and transfer of leasehold covenants between landlords and tenants
Rent Act 1977: Historic legislation still relevant for older residential tenancies, particularly regarding rent regulation and tenant protection
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness in consumer contracts, including residential tenancy agreements and transparency of terms
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation restricting what fees can be charged to tenants in residential tenancies and regulating deposits
Housing Act 2004: Legislation establishing standards for residential properties and introducing Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers (tenants) from unfair practices, including misleading actions or omissions in rental agreements
The Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 2015: Regulations specifying the proper forms and notices to be used in assured tenancies, including rent increase notifications
Rent Acts (Maximum Fair Rent) Order 1999: Legislation governing the maximum fair rent that can be charged for regulated tenancies
Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination in the provision of housing and requiring reasonable adjustments for disabled tenants
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation affecting residential tenancy deposits, Section 21 notices, and other landlord-tenant procedures
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Recent legislation introducing additional measures for rogue landlords and property standards enforcement
