Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). Covers Section 21 and Section 8 notice requirements, tenant's rights and landlord's obligations.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes basic repair obligations, fitness for human habitation standards, and fundamental safety requirements for rental properties.
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Contains tenant protection measures and provisions for the enforcement of housing standards in rental properties.
Deregulation Act 2015: Covers deposit protection requirements, energy performance requirements, and gas safety certification obligations for landlords.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs unfair terms in tenancy agreements and transparency requirements in rental contracts.
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Specifies prohibited payments and permitted fees that can be charged to tenants in relation to tenancy agreements.
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the handling and protection of personal information in tenancy agreements and property management.
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Sets out specific property standards requirements ensuring homes are fit for human habitation.
Deposit Protection Scheme Regulations: Mandatory requirements for protecting tenant deposits through government-approved schemes.
Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Legal obligation to provide energy performance information for rental properties.
Gas Safety Regulations: Annual gas safety check and certification requirements for rental properties with gas installations.
Electrical Safety Standards: Requirements for electrical safety checks and certification in rental properties.
