Landlord & Tenant Act 1987
In 1988 the government introduced The Housing Act. Its main aim was to attract landlords back to the private sector.

The Act created two types of tenancies: an Assured Tenancy and an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. The Assured Shorthold is the most popular as it guarantees the landlords right of possession.

Leasehold Obligations
If the property is owned on a leasehold basis the landlord is required to gain consent from the freeholder to sub-let the property to a tenant.

Maintenance & Repairs
Under Section 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 the landlord is obliged to maintain and repair the property, including all water and heating installations.

Please note that damage caused through negligence on the part of the tenant will be charged to the tenant.

Section 8 Housing Act 1988

This can be served by a landlord who wishes to gain possession of the property under one or more of the 17 grounds contained within the Housing Act 1988, including breach of the tenancy agreement by the tenant.

Insurance
Landlords are responsible for their own insurance to cover the property and their own possessions. This includes furniture if the property is furnished. However, they are not responsible for any loss or damage to the tenants' own possessions, fixtures or fittings.

Section 21 Housing Act 1988
This notice confirms the latest date by which the landlord requires possession. The notice period must be at least two months and must not expire before the end of the tenancy.

Section 48 Landlord & Tenant Act 1987
This notice confirms an address in England where you can serve notices (including notices in proceedings) to the landlord. In most cases the notice is served within the body of the tenancy agreement. Where there is an agent managing the property it is common practice for their address to be used.

Right of Access/Quiet Enjoyment
Under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1987 there is an implied covenant placed upon the tenant that they will allow the landlord access to the property, with 24 hours notice, to inspect the property for signs of damage and/or repairs.

There is also an implied covenant placed upon the landlord that the tenant may enjoy the property without unnecessary disturbance or interruption by the landlord.