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Housing regulations explained
The statutory instruments that set landlord duties on tenant fees, electrical safety, gas safety, and Awaab's Law. Plain English, with the official source linked on every page.
In force 2019
Tenant Fees Act 2019
Bans almost all letting-agent and landlord fees on private rentals in England, caps deposits, and limits holding deposits to one week's rent.
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In force 2020
Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020
Requires every private landlord in England to have the electrical installations in their property inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years, with a copy of the report (the EICR) given to the tenant.
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In force 2025
Hazards in Social Housing Regulations 2025
The technical regulations that gave Awaab's Law its teeth: deadlines on social landlords to investigate, report on and remedy hazards in tenants' homes.
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In force 1998
Gas Safety Regulations 1998
Requires landlords to have a Gas Safe-registered engineer check every gas appliance and flue annually, with a copy of the certificate (CP12) given to the tenant.
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