Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation that defines different types of tenancies and helps distinguish between licenses and Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Housing Act 2004: Covers safety regulations, housing standards, and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) requirements
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes fundamental repairs and maintenance obligations for landlords and tenants
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Protects occupiers against illegal eviction and harassment, defining criminal offenses related to property occupation
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: Mandates requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in residential rental properties
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Specifies requirements for gas safety checks and certificates in rental properties
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Establishes requirements for electrical safety inspections and certificates in private rented properties
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Sets requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and minimum energy efficiency standards
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides framework for consumer protection and unfair terms in rental agreements
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Protects consumers against unfair standard terms in contracts and agreements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices in the rental sector
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulates the processing and handling of personal data of tenants and guarantors
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements GDPR requirements in UK law and provides additional data protection measures
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Contains provisions affecting private rented sector and enforcement measures
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Restricts permitted payments that can be charged to tenants and regulates deposits
Immigration Act 2014: Establishes Right to Rent checks requiring landlords to verify tenants' immigration status
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination in property rental based on protected characteristics
