Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation that defines assured and assured shorthold tenancies and establishes fundamental tenant and landlord rights in England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out landlord's repair obligations and establishes basic standards for residential properties, including fitness for human habitation
Housing Act 2004: Covers property standards, safety requirements, and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs fairness of contract terms in tenancy agreements and provides consumer protection in residential lettings
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Restricts permitted fees that can be charged to tenants and establishes deposit caps and protection requirements
Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements Regulations 2015: Specifies required documentation and information that must be provided to tenants
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates annual gas safety checks and certificates for rental properties with gas installations
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Requires regular electrical safety inspections and certification in private rented properties
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: Requires landlords to install and maintain smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): European Union regulation on data protection and privacy, affecting how personal information must be handled in tenancy arrangements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be processed and protected in rental agreements
