Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer contracts, ensuring fairness in terms, transparency requirements, quality of service provisions, and consumer protection measures
Housing Act 1988: While primarily for long-term tenancies, provides relevant principles for defining the nature of short-term occupancy in vacation rentals
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in contracts and regulates the use of exclusion clauses in rental agreements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Ensures accurate property descriptions and prevents misleading practices in vacation rental advertising and contracts
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling of guest personal information and privacy policies in vacation rental agreements
Fire Safety Order 2005: Outlines fire safety obligations and safety equipment requirements for vacation rental properties
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes general safety requirements and risk assessment obligations for rental properties
Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 and 1984: Defines duty of care to visitors and property safety standards for vacation rentals
Equality Act 2010: Ensures prevention of discrimination and addresses accessibility considerations in vacation rentals
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Specifies fire safety measures and emergency procedures required for vacation rental properties
