Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, setting out the fundamental framework for residential tenancies in England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Defines basic landlord obligations and property standards, including repairs and maintenance responsibilities
Housing Act 2004: Covers property conditions, safety standards, and introduces the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness of contractual terms in tenancy agreements and transparency in landlord-tenant relationships
Deregulation Act 2015: Regulates deposit protection requirements and procedures for serving section 21 notices for tenant eviction
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Restricts what fees landlords and letting agents can charge tenants, banning most fees except rent, deposits, and specified permitted payments
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Requires landlords to ensure their properties are fit for human habitation at the beginning and throughout the tenancy
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requires Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for rented properties 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 Regulations 2020: Requires electrical installation safety checks every 5 years and certification for private rented properties
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: Mandates smoke alarms on every floor and carbon monoxide detectors in rooms with solid fuel appliances
Energy Efficiency Regulations 2015: Sets minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented properties (minimum EPC rating E)
Head Lease Compliance: Requirement to ensure sublease terms comply with and do not breach the superior lease conditions
Superior Landlord Consent: Obligation to obtain necessary consent from the superior landlord before subletting, if required by head lease
Deposit Protection Requirements: Obligation to protect tenant deposits in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receipt
Right to Rent Checks: Legal requirement to verify that all tenants have the right to rent property in the UK
