Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation defining Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), establishing basic tenant and landlord rights, and outlining possession proceedings
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes landlord repair obligations, fitness for human habitation requirements, and service charge regulations
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Covers electrical safety requirements and regulations concerning rogue landlords
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Restricts permitted fees chargeable to tenants, sets deposit caps, and defines prohibited payments
Deregulation Act 2015: Covers deposit protection requirements and Section 21 notice requirements
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: Mandates smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements in residential properties
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Sets requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) in residential properties
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Establishes requirements for gas safety inspections and certificates in residential properties
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Defines requirements for electrical safety inspections and certificates in residential properties
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Governs the collection, processing, and storage of personal data of tenants
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, providing framework for data protection requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects against unfair terms in tenancy agreements and ensures transparency
Equality Act 2010: Prevents discrimination in the letting of properties and ensures equal treatment of tenants
