Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property law in England and Wales, dealing with legal estates, interests in land, and conveyancing.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants, particularly for business tenancies, providing security of tenure for commercial tenants.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out landlords' obligations regarding repairs, maintenance, and safety standards in residential properties.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Provides additional rights for tenants, including the right of first refusal when landlords sell their properties.
Housing Act 1988: Establishes the framework for Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies in residential properties.
Housing Act 2004: Introduces Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Agricultural Holdings Act 1986: Governs agricultural tenancies created before 1995, providing specific protections for agricultural tenants.
Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995: Introduces Farm Business Tenancies and modernizes the regulation of agricultural lettings.
Rent Act 1977: Provides protection for certain residential tenants with regulated tenancies predating the Housing Act 1988.
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002: Reforms leasehold law and introduces commonhold as an alternative to long leasehold ownership.
Defective Premises Act 1972: Imposes duties on landlords regarding the quality and safety of premises during construction, conversion, and repair.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies to residential tenancies, ensuring fairness in contract terms and transparency in landlord-tenant relationships.
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination in property lettings based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, disability, etc.
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requires Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for properties and sets minimum energy efficiency standards.
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Ensures that residential properties are fit for human habitation at the start and throughout the tenancy.
