Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing commercial tenancies in England and Wales. Covers security of tenure, rights of renewal, and termination procedures.
Law of Property Act 1925: Establishes fundamental property law principles, including requirements for legal interests in land and formalities for creating leases.
Contracts Act 1999: Sets out general contract law principles including contract formation, terms and conditions requirements.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements that must be reflected in rental agreements.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Specifies fire safety requirements and responsibilities that need to be allocated between landlord and tenant.
Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Defines the duty of care owed to lawful visitors and trespassers in relation to premises.
Building Regulations 2010: Sets standards for building works and modifications that may affect space rental arrangements.
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requirements for energy performance certificates and minimum energy efficiency standards for rented properties.
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination provisions that must be considered in tenant selection and property management.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Requirements for handling personal data of tenants and other relevant parties.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental obligations and waste management requirements affecting property rental.
