Legislation and Regulation from Local and Central Government

The table below lists legislation and regulation relevant to the private rented sector, listed in alphabetic order A-Z.

The list is not complete but will be added to as new legislation or regulation comes into being or as members request.

Where possible all documents are formatted to be read in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Building Safety Act 2022
Care Act 2014
Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970
CPR 55C (Practice Directions Coronavirus)
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
Defective Premises Act 1972
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
ENERGY CONSERVATION The Green Deal (Qualifying Energy Improvements) Order 2012
Energy Prices Act 2022
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Equality Act 2010
Fire Safety Act 2021
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
Houses in Multiple Occupation (Certain Converted Blocks of Flats) (Modifications to the Housing Act 2004 and Transitional Provisions for section 257 HMOs) (England) Regulations 2007
Houses in Multiple Occupation (Certain Converted Blocks of Flats) (Modifications to the Housing Act 2004 and Transitional Provisions for section 257 HMOs) (England) Regulations 2007 Correction Slip 15 10 2010
Housing Act 1996
Housing Act 1988
Housing and Planning Act 2016 The Rent Repayment Orders and Financial Penalties (Amounts Recovered) (England) Regulations 2017
The Income Tax (Digital Requirements) Regulations 2021
The Land Registration Act 2002
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
Minors' Contracts Act 1987
Mobile Homes Act 2013
The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017
Postal Services Act 2000
Postal Services Act 2011
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
Renters Rights Act 2025
Tenant Fees Act 2019
Universal Credit Act 2025