Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, particularly for commercial leases. Provides statutory framework for security of tenure for business tenants.
Housing Act 1988: Key legislation for residential tenancies, introducing assured and assured shorthold tenancies, defining grounds for possession and tenant rights.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs legal estates, interests in land, and basic principles of property transfer.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1927: Deals with improvements to property, compensation, and various aspects of landlord-tenant relationships.
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Governs the transmission of rights and liabilities under lease covenants, particularly relevant for lease assignments.
Housing Act 1996: Updates and amends previous housing legislation, particularly regarding assured shorthold tenancies and housing rights.
Deregulation Act 2015: Introduces requirements for deposit protection, revenge eviction provisions, and prescribed information requirements.
Tenant Fees Act 2019: Regulates what payments landlords and letting agents can require from tenants, including restrictions on deposits and prohibited fees.
Common Law Principles: Non-statutory legal principles developed through case law regarding contract termination, notices, and lease surrender.
Notice Period Requirements: Statutory and contractual requirements for the minimum notice periods required for valid lease termination.
Security Deposit Regulations: Rules governing the protection, handling, and return of security deposits, including dispute resolution procedures.
Protection from Eviction Legislation: Laws protecting tenants from illegal eviction and harassment, requiring proper legal procedures for termination.
