Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies, particularly relevant for assured shorthold tenancies and their requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights and regulating unfair terms in rental agreements
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic standards for rental properties and landlord obligations
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updates to housing law affecting rental properties and their management
Deregulation Act 2015: Contains provisions affecting short-term rentals and tenant protection measures
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988: Safety requirements for furniture and furnishings in rental properties
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Requirements for gas safety checks and certificates in rental properties
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016: Standards for electrical safety in rental properties
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: Requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in rental properties
UK GDPR: Data protection requirements for handling tenant personal information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of data protection requirements and additional provisions
Finance Act: Tax implications and requirements for short-term rental income
Fire Safety Order 2005: Fire safety requirements and risk assessments for rental properties
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects against unfair commercial practices in rental arrangements
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Ensures fairness in contract terms between landlords and tenants
