Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing landlord and tenant relationships, setting out basic rights and obligations including repair responsibilities and service charge regulations
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Legislation providing additional tenant rights, including the right of first refusal on sale of freehold and regulations on service charges
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs the creation and termination of legal estates in land, including leases
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation governing residential tenancies, particularly Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and grounds for possession
Housing Act 2004: Legislation covering tenant deposit protection schemes, housing conditions, and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness in consumer contracts, including residential tenancy agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balanced rights and obligations between parties
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair terms in standard contracts, including residential tenancy agreements
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and termination, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Recent legislation restricting what fees can be charged to tenants in relation to residential tenancies
Energy Performance Certificate Requirements: Regulations requiring landlords to provide energy performance certificates for properties being let
Local Authority Licensing Requirements: Specific local government regulations regarding property licensing and standards that may affect lease termination
COVID-19 Related Legislation: Recent temporary measures affecting notice periods and enforcement actions in relation to residential tenancies during the pandemic
