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Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing residential tenancies in England and Wales, including assured and assured shorthold tenancies

Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out the basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including repair obligations

Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Defines the duty of care owed to lawful visitors and trespassers on the property

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Regulates unfair terms in consumer contracts and sets out consumer rights

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the extent to which liability for breach of contract, negligence or other breaches of duty can be avoided

Defective Premises Act 1972: Imposes duties on landlords regarding the state of repair of premises and liability for defects

Housing Health and Safety Rating System: Risk assessment tool used to evaluate potential hazards in residential properties

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Requires rented houses and flats to be fit for human habitation at the beginning and throughout the tenancy

Gas Safety Regulations 1998: Requires landlords to maintain gas appliances and provide annual gas safety certificates

Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020: Mandates regular electrical safety inspections and certificates for private rented properties

Common Law Duty of Care: Fundamental legal principle requiring reasonable care to prevent foreseeable harm to others

Reasonableness Test: Legal requirement that contract terms must be fair and reasonable, particularly in consumer contracts

Statutory Implied Terms: Legal terms automatically included in rental agreements that cannot be excluded or waived

Non-Excludable Liabilities: Certain liabilities that cannot be waived, including death or personal injury caused by negligence

Local Authority Compliance: Requirements to comply with specific local housing regulations and licensing schemes