Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation defining Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, grounds for possession, and rent increase regulations
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes landlord's repair obligations, requirements for property fitness, and service charge regulations
Housing Act 2004: Covers deposit protection requirements, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and HMO licensing requirements
Deregulation Act 2015: Governs Section 21 notice requirements, prescribed information requirements, and retaliatory eviction provisions
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates prohibited payments, permitted fees, and deposit caps in residential tenancies
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Sets property standards requirements and implies covenant of fitness for human habitation
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Mandates EPC requirements and minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties
Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Requires annual gas safety checks and maintenance of proper safety records
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Mandates electrical safety requirements, inspection and testing obligations for private rented properties
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs privacy notices and data protection requirements in tenancy agreements
Right to Rent Requirements: Immigration Act provisions requiring landlords to check tenants' right to rent in the UK
Smoke and CO Alarm Regulations: Requirements for installation and maintenance of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rented properties
Fire Safety Regulations: General fire safety requirements for residential rental properties
Local Authority Licensing: Specific local authority requirements and licensing schemes for rental properties
