Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales, particularly important for commercial leases. Provides security of tenure for business tenants.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Key legislation for residential leases, setting out landlords' obligations regarding property maintenance and repairs.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Provides additional rights for tenants in residential buildings, including right of first refusal in certain property sales.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law that governs legal estates and interests in land, including leasehold interests.
Housing Act 1988: Crucial legislation for residential properties, introducing assured and assured shorthold tenancies.
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates fees that can be charged to tenants in residential lettings, banning most letting fees and capping deposits.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for consumers in various transactions, including residential tenancies.
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 residential properties are fit for human habitation at the start and throughout the tenancy.
RICS Guidelines: Professional standards and guidance from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property professionals.
Code for Leasing Business Premises: Industry code of practice providing guidance for commercial property leasing.
Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR: Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal data in property transactions and tenant information.
Health and Safety Regulations: Various regulations ensuring safety standards in properties, including fire safety and gas safety requirements.
Planning Law: Regulations controlling property development and usage, relevant for ensuring proper property use under lease terms.
Building Regulations: Standards for building work and property modifications, ensuring safety and compliance in property construction and alterations.
