Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Core legislation governing commercial subleases, including security of tenure provisions and rights of renewal. Essential for determining the tenant's right to remain in the property after lease expiration.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes fundamental landlord obligations, including requirements for property fitness, repair responsibilities, and service charge regulations.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Covers right of first refusal provisions and service charge consultation requirements for residential properties.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation establishing basic principles, legal requirements for leases, and provisions for assignment and subletting.
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation for residential tenancies, covering assured and assured shorthold tenancies, notice requirements, and tenant protections.
Deregulation Act 2015: Modern legislation covering deposit protection requirements and Section 21 notice procedures for ending tenancies.
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002: Legislation governing service charge provisions and management regulations in leasehold properties.
Rent Act 1977: Historic legislation providing rent regulation provisions and tenant protection measures, still relevant for certain tenancies.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Modern consumer protection legislation affecting unfair terms in tenancy agreements and transparency requirements.
Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Regulatory requirement for providing energy performance information for properties being let or sublet.
Gas Safety Regulations: Legal requirements for ensuring gas safety in rented properties, including annual safety checks and certificates.
Electrical Safety Regulations: Requirements for ensuring electrical safety in rented properties, including regular safety checks and certification.
Fire Safety Regulations: Legal requirements for fire safety measures in rented properties, including smoke alarms and fire-resistant materials.
Deposit Protection Scheme: Legal requirement to protect tenant deposits in a government-approved scheme and provide prescribed information to tenants.
