Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies, particularly focusing on harassment prevention and fundamental tenant rights
Housing Act 2004: Legislation covering housing standards, health and safety requirements, and tenancy deposit protection (Chapter 4)
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from illegal eviction and landlord harassment, making it a criminal offense
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Defines fundamental landlord obligations including property maintenance and repair responsibilities
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumers (including tenants) rights and defining unfair contract terms
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects tenants from unfair commercial practices and misleading actions by landlords
Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Defines harassment and provides legal remedies against harassment from any party, including landlords
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs how personal data should be handled and protected, including tenant information
UK GDPR: Regulations governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Requires landlords to ensure their properties are fit for human habitation throughout the tenancy
Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS): Assessment method used to evaluate potential risks to health and safety in residential properties
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates what fees landlords and letting agents can charge tenants in England
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including pre-action protocols for housing disputes
