Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation to ensure proper distinction between licence and tenancy agreements. Key for establishing that the agreement is genuinely a licence and not a de facto tenancy.
Housing Act 2004: Covers safety standards and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) regulations that may apply to room licence situations.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Reference legislation to understand and distinguish licence rights from tenancy rights and obligations.
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Governs notice periods and legal eviction procedures, even for licence agreements.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Specifies fire safety requirements and standards that must be maintained in the property.
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates annual gas safety checks and maintenance requirements for gas installations.
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Sets requirements for electrical safety inspections and maintenance in residential properties.
Furniture and Furnishings Regulations 1988: Specifies fire safety standards for furnished accommodations.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness in consumer contracts and transparency in terms and conditions.
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Protects consumers against unfair standard terms in contracts.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prevents unfair commercial practices and misrepresentation in property dealings.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Governs the collection, processing, and storage of personal data of licensees.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR principles and additional data protection requirements.
