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Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation defining types of tenancies, grounds for possession, and rent increase regulations in England and Wales

Housing Act 2004: Establishes Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), HMO licensing requirements, and tenancy deposit protection schemes

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out landlord's repairing obligations and requirements for properties to be fit for human habitation

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs unfair terms in tenancy agreements and transparency requirements in consumer contracts including residential tenancies

Deregulation Act 2015: Specifies Section 21 notice requirements and prescribed information that must be provided to tenants

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Prohibits certain payments in connection with tenancies and sets out permitted fees landlords can charge

Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requires Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for residential properties and sets minimum energy efficiency standards

Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Mandates annual gas safety checks and certificates for rental properties with gas installations

Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Requires regular electrical safety inspections and certificates for rental properties

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: Mandates smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in residential rental properties

Right to Rent Requirements: Immigration checks required to verify tenants' legal right to rent property in the UK

Deposit Protection Schemes: Legal requirement to protect tenants' deposits in a government-approved scheme within 30 days

How to Rent Guide: Government-published guide that must be provided to tenants at the start of new tenancies

Local Authority Licensing: Additional licensing requirements that may apply depending on property location and type (especially for HMOs)