Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation establishing fundamental rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including landlord's repairing obligations and requirements for properties to be fit for human habitation

Housing Act 1988: Governs Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, establishing grounds for possession and procedures for rent increases

Housing Act 2004: Covers deposit protection requirements, introduces the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and establishes HMO licensing requirements

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Sets restrictions on permitted fees, establishes deposit caps, and defines prohibited payments in residential tenancies

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness and transparency in contract terms and provides protection against unfair contract terms in residential tenancy agreements

Deregulation Act 2015: Specifies requirements for Section 21 notices and other procedural aspects of tenancy management

Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Sets requirements for energy performance certificates and minimum energy efficiency standards in rental properties

Rent Act 1977: Historical legislation still relevant for older tenancies and certain aspects of rent regulation

Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Provides protection against illegal eviction and harassment, establishing criminal offenses for landlords who violate these provisions

Common Law Principles: Established case law and contractual principles that govern the interpretation and enforcement of rental agreements

Local Authority Licensing: Specific requirements set by local councils for rental properties, including additional licensing schemes and local regulations