Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England and Wales, establishing the framework for most private residential tenancies
Housing Act 1996: Key amendments to the 1988 Act, introducing important modifications to the assured tenancy regime
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes fundamental rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, including repair responsibilities and fitness for habitation
Deregulation Act 2015: Contains provisions regarding deposit protection and Section 21 notice requirements, including prescribed information and time limits
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Requires landlords to ensure properties are fit for human habitation at the beginning and throughout the tenancy
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Restricts what payments landlords and letting agents can charge tenants, banning most letting fees and capping deposits
Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 2015: Prescribes mandatory forms and notices to be used in assured tenancies
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requires landlords to provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and meet minimum energy efficiency standards
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates annual gas safety checks and certificates for rental properties with gas appliances
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Requires mandatory electrical safety inspections every 5 years and compliance certificates
Deposit Protection Scheme Requirements: Legal requirement to protect tenancy deposits in a government-approved scheme within 30 days and provide prescribed information
Right to Rent Requirements: Immigration Act 2014 obligations requiring landlords to check tenants' immigration status and right to rent in the UK
How to Rent Guide: Legal requirement to provide tenants with the latest version of the government's How to Rent guide
Local Authority Licensing: Requirements for mandatory, additional, or selective licensing schemes depending on property type and location
GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations governing how landlords must handle and protect tenants' personal data
