Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing landlord and tenant relationships, setting out basic rights and obligations including repair responsibilities and housing standards
Housing Act 1988: Defines and regulates Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, which are the most common forms of residential tenancies in England and Wales
Housing Act 2004: Introduces the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and regulates Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law that governs legal estates and interests in land, including leasehold interests
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects tenants as consumers and requires transparency in rental agreements and fairness in contract terms
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Restricts and regulates the fees that can be charged to tenants by landlords and letting agents
Immigration Act 2014 - Right to Rent: Requires landlords to check that all tenants have the legal right to rent property in the UK
Deposit Protection Scheme Requirements: Mandatory requirements for protecting tenant deposits in government-approved schemes within 30 days of receipt
Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Legal requirement to provide tenants with an EPC rating for the property and meet minimum energy efficiency standards
HMO Licensing Requirements: Local authority specific requirements for licensing properties that qualify as Houses in Multiple Occupation
Fire Safety Regulations: Requirements for fire safety measures including fire-resistant furnishings and adequate escape routes
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Annual gas safety checks and certificates required for all rental properties with gas appliances
Electrical Equipment Regulations 1994: Safety requirements for electrical equipment and installations in rental properties
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Regulations 2015: Requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in residential rental properties
