Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation defining types of tenancies and establishing basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Covers fundamental landlord obligations and sets basic standards for residential properties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness in contracts and establishes transparency requirements for consumer agreements including residential tenancies
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling of personal information and privacy considerations in accordance with UK GDPR
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Specifies restrictions on permitted fees and deposit limitations in residential tenancies
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Sets out property standards and safety requirements for residential properties
Immigration Act 2014: Establishes Right to Rent checks requirement for landlords to verify tenants' immigration status
Energy Performance Regulations: Requires provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for rental properties
Deposit Protection Schemes: Mandatory requirements for protecting tenant deposits in government-approved schemes
Local Housing Regulations: Specific regional and municipal requirements affecting rental properties in different localities
