Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Primary legislation governing repair obligations - Section 11 covers landlords' responsibilities for repairs and maintenance, while Section 9A addresses fitness for human habitation requirements
Housing Act 2004: Establishes the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and sets fundamental requirements for housing standards in England and Wales
Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: Updates and extends landlord obligations regarding property conditions and establishes modern standards for habitable living conditions
Housing Health and Safety Rating System Regulations 2005: Details specific health and safety requirements for residential properties and provides risk assessment criteria for identifying hazards
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Contains provisions relating to statutory nuisance and health hazards in residential properties
Deregulation Act 2015: Outlines requirements for serving notices and provides protections against retaliatory eviction when tenants request repairs
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Provides additional landlord obligations and requirements for service of notices in residential tenancies
Pre-action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims: Procedural guidelines that must be followed before taking legal action regarding housing repairs and conditions
Common Law Obligations: Established case law principles regarding landlord-tenant relationships and repair obligations
Local Authority Regulations: Specific requirements and standards set by local councils that may affect repair obligations in their jurisdiction
