Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing commercial leases, security of tenure, and landlord-tenant relationships. Essential for establishing basic rights and obligations in rental agreements.
Housing Act 1988: Defines assured and assured shorthold tenancies, grounds for possession, and rent increase regulations. Primarily applicable to residential tenancies.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes landlord's repairing obligations, property condition standards, and service charge regulations. Critical for maintenance and repair provisions.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness and transparency in contract terms, particularly protecting tenants against unfair contract conditions.
Rent Act 1977: Historic legislation still relevant for certain tenancy types and rent regulation matters.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law that governs legal estates and interests in land, affecting how rental agreements are formed and enforced.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Relevant for commercial rentals, establishing safety requirements and obligations for workplace premises.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Sets out fire safety requirements and responsibilities for rental properties, particularly important for multi-occupancy buildings.
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Mandates energy performance certificates and minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties.
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination in property rentals and requires reasonable adjustments for disabled tenants where applicable.
