Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, including assured and assured shorthold tenancies
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing real property law, including legal estates, interests in land, and property transfers
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights and defining unfair terms in consumer contracts, including residential property agreements
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out the basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including property maintenance standards
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit arrangements which may be relevant to rent-to-own financing structures
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updates to housing law including provisions for rogue landlords and property standards
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Requires residential properties to be fit for human habitation at the beginning and throughout the tenancy
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates what fees can be charged to tenants and restricts deposit amounts
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices and sets standards for property marketing and sales
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, including property finance arrangements
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requirements for anti-money laundering checks in property transactions
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal data in property transactions
Stamp Duty Land Tax Regulations: Tax regulations affecting property purchases and transfers
Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Mandatory energy efficiency assessments and certificates for property rentals and sales
Mortgage Credit Directive Order 2015: Regulations governing mortgage credit and property finance arrangements
