Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, establishing the framework for assured and assured shorthold tenancies
Housing Act 2004: Introduces the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and requirements for HMO licensing
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic landlord obligations including repair responsibilities and maintenance of structure and exterior
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Requires landlords to ensure properties are fit for human habitation at the beginning and throughout the tenancy
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Establishes general health and safety duties for maintenance work carried out on properties
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates annual gas safety checks and maintenance requirements for gas installations
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Requires regular electrical safety inspections and maintenance in private rented properties
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Sets out fire safety requirements and risk assessments for properties
Building Regulations 2010: Specifies standards for construction work and modifications to properties
Building Safety Act 2022: Introduces new safety requirements for high-rise buildings and general building safety measures
Energy Performance Regulations 2012: Requires Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and sets standards for energy efficiency
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs contracts for the supply of services, including maintenance services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for consumers in service contracts and sets standards for service quality
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts the use of unfair terms in contracts and limits liability exclusions
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: Requires landlords to install and maintain smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: Sets requirements for managing asbestos in buildings and during maintenance work
UK GDPR: Governs the processing and storage of personal data in maintenance records and communications
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements UK-specific data protection requirements alongside UK GDPR
