Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing landlord and tenant relationships, setting out basic rights and obligations including repairs, maintenance, and safety standards

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Legislation providing additional tenant rights and regulations for residential properties, including right of first refusal and service charge consultations

Housing Act 1988: Key legislation establishing Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies, defining grounds for possession and tenant protection measures

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

Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation governing legal estates, interests in land, and formal requirements for property transactions

Tenant Fees Act 2019: Recent legislation banning most letting fees and capping tenancy deposits for assured shorthold tenancies

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness in consumer contracts, including requirements for transparency in tenancy agreements

Deregulation Act 2015: Act introducing requirements for deposit protection, energy performance certificates, and gas safety certificates

Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Legislation protecting tenants from harassment and illegal eviction, requiring proper legal procedures for tenant removal

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU regulation incorporated into UK law governing the processing and protection of personal data in tenancy relationships