Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing the fundamental rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in residential properties
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation covering Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, defining the framework for most modern residential tenancies
Housing Act 2004: Legislation introducing housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) and HMO licensing
Limitation Act 1980: Defines the time limits within which legal claims for rental arrears must be brought
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs legal estates and interests in land
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates what fees and charges landlords and letting agents can legally impose on tenants
Deregulation Act 2015: Contains provisions affecting assured shorthold tenancies, including deposit protection and section 21 notices
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Makes it a criminal offense to evict tenants without following proper legal procedures
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs the application of interest on late payments in commercial contexts
Pre-action Protocol for Debt Claims: Sets out the steps creditors should take before starting court proceedings for debt recovery
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including debt claims
Common Law Principles: Established case law principles regarding contract enforcement and landlord-tenant relationships
