Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including landlord's repairing obligations and requirements for property fitness and safety standards
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Covers right of first refusal provisions and service charge requirements for tenants
Housing Act 1988: Defines assured and assured shorthold tenancies and establishes security of tenure provisions for residential properties
Housing Act 2004: Introduces Health and Safety Rating System (HSRS), HMO licensing requirements, and deposit protection schemes
Rent Act 1977: Establishes rent regulation provisions and tenant protection measures
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness of terms and transparency requirements in tenancy agreements
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates permitted and prohibited payments in relation to tenancies, including restrictions on fees that can be charged to tenants
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Mandates Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements for rental properties
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Establishes requirements for gas safety certificates and annual gas safety checks in rental properties
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Sets out electrical safety requirements and mandatory electrical safety checks for private rented properties
