Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation that helps define the distinction between licenses and tenancies. Essential for ensuring the agreement is genuinely a licence and not a tenancy.
Housing Act 2004: Sets out requirements for property standards and safety in residential properties, including HMO licensing and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Reference legislation to understand and differentiate licence rights from tenancy rights and obligations.
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Governs the legal procedures for termination and eviction, protecting occupiers from unlawful eviction and harassment.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Specifies fire safety requirements and risk assessments for residential properties.
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates annual gas safety checks and maintenance requirements for gas appliances in residential properties.
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Requires electrical installations to be inspected and tested by qualified persons every 5 years.
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and minimum energy efficiency standards.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness in contracts and protection of consumer rights in residential agreements.
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Protects consumers against unfair standard terms in contracts and ensures transparency.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and requires transparency in property dealings.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulates the processing and handling of personal data of occupiers and ensures privacy rights.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, providing framework for data protection requirements.
Furniture and Furnishings Regulations 1988: Sets safety standards for furniture and furnishings provided in residential properties.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: Requires smoke alarms on each floor and carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with solid fuel appliances.
