Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), including notice requirements and grounds for possession. Essential for establishing the basic tenancy framework.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes fundamental landlord obligations including repair responsibilities, fitness for human habitation standards, and basic safety requirements for residential properties.
Housing Act 2004: Covers House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) regulations, licensing requirements, and deposit protection schemes. Crucial for shared housing arrangements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs unfair contract terms and transparency requirements in tenancy agreements to ensure fairness and clarity for tenants.
Deregulation Act 2015: Specifies Section 21 notice requirements and necessary documentation that landlords must provide to tenants.
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Details prohibited payments, permitted fees, and deposit caps that landlords and agents can charge to tenants.
Energy Performance Regulations 2012: Mandates Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements for rental properties in England and Wales.
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Specifies requirements for annual gas safety checks and certificates in rental properties.
Electrical Safety Standards 2020: Outlines electrical safety requirements and mandatory electrical safety checks for private rented properties.
Fire Safety Regulations: Covers specific fire safety requirements for Houses in Multiple Occupation, including fire doors, alarms, and escape routes.
HMO Requirements: Specific requirements for Houses in Multiple Occupation including minimum room sizes, facilities ratios, and management regulations.
Common Areas Provisions: Legal requirements and considerations for shared facilities and common areas in multi-occupancy properties.
Utilities Management: Legal framework for managing and apportioning utility bills and responsibilities in shared housing.
Deposit Protection: Legal requirements for protecting tenant deposits in government-approved schemes and providing prescribed information.
Access Rights: Legal framework governing landlord's rights of access and notice requirements for entering the property or individual rooms.
