Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including landlord's repairing obligations and standards for property fitness for human habitation
Housing Act 1988: Defines Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, establishes grounds for possession, and regulates security of tenure in residential lettings
Housing Act 2004: Covers housing health and safety regulations, mandatory deposit protection requirements, and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Regulates fairness and transparency of contract terms in consumer agreements, including residential tenancy agreements
Deregulation Act 2015: Governs service of notices, deposit protection requirements, and prescribed information that must be provided to tenants
Rent Act 1977: Contains provisions for historic tenancies and aspects of rent regulation that may affect sublease arrangements
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates permitted and prohibited payments in residential tenancies, including fee restrictions and deposit caps
Gas Safety Regulations: Mandatory annual gas safety checks and certification requirements for residential rentals
Electrical Safety Standards: Requirements for electrical safety inspections and certification in residential rental properties
Right to Rent Requirements: Legal obligation to check and verify tenants' immigration status and right to rent property in the UK
Deposit Protection Scheme: Mandatory requirement to protect tenants' deposits in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receipt
Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Obligation to provide valid Energy Performance Certificate to tenants before letting property
