Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation that establishes fundamental rights and obligations between landlord and tenant, including repairing obligations and standards for fitness for human habitation
Landlord and Tenant Act 1927: Addresses improvements, compensation, and rights regarding assignment and underletting in tenancy relationships
Law of Property Act 1925: Establishes fundamental property law principles and legal formalities required for lease creation and enforcement
Housing Act 1988: Defines assured and assured shorthold tenancies and establishes grounds for possession (particularly relevant for residential properties)
Deregulation Act 2015: Sets out requirements for deposit protection and notice procedures in tenancy relationships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness and transparency in tenancy terms, particularly relevant for residential tenancies
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Governs privity of contract and the release of covenants in leasehold relationships
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998: Mandates safety requirements for gas installations and appliances in rented properties
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Establishes requirements for electrical safety in rented properties
Energy Performance Certificate Regulations: Requires landlords to provide energy performance certificates and meet minimum energy efficiency standards
