Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Fundamental legislation that establishes basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including landlord's repair responsibilities and requirements for property fitness for habitation
Housing Act 1988: Defines Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, establishes grounds for possession, and specifies notice requirements for termination of tenancies
Housing Act 2004: Introduces the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), HMO licensing requirements, and mandatory deposit protection schemes
Deregulation Act 2015: Outlines Section 21 notice requirements and prescribed information that must be provided to tenants
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates permitted and prohibited fees that can be charged to tenants, sets deposit caps, and establishes enforcement provisions
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Sets standards for property condition and defines landlord obligations regarding property fitness
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Mandates EPC requirements and minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Requires annual gas safety checks and proper record keeping for gas installations in rental properties
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Establishes requirements for electrical safety, including mandatory inspection and testing obligations for private rental sector properties
