Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly focused on Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), including Section 21 and Section 8 notice requirements for tenant eviction
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes fundamental landlord obligations including property repairs and maintenance standards, and requirements for properties to be fit for human habitation
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updates to property standards regulations including mandatory requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in residential rental properties
Deregulation Act 2015: Modifications to Section 21 notice procedures and statutory requirements for deposit protection schemes
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Legislation controlling what fees landlords and letting agents can charge tenants, including restrictions on permitted fees and deposit caps
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties
Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements 2015: Regulations specifying required documentation for tenants, including the mandatory provision of the How's to Rent guide
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Legal requirements for gas safety checks and certificates in rental properties
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Requirements for electrical safety inspections and certification in private rented properties
Immigration Act 2014 (Right to Rent): Obligations for landlords to check immigration status and right to rent of prospective tenants
Deposit Protection Scheme Requirements: Legal obligation to protect tenant deposits in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receipt
