Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property rights and interests in England and Wales. Defines legal estates and interests in property.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs quality and fitness for purpose of leased assets and implies terms about performance standards in service contracts.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of the lease. Critical for assignment and sublease provisions.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides additional protections for consumer lessees and implies terms about quality and fitness for purpose when leasing to consumers.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts the ability to exclude or limit liability and affects the enforceability of certain contract terms.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers pre-contractual statements and representations made during the lease negotiation process.
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Applies if the lease arrangement constitutes a credit agreement or involves consumer credit provisions.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Relevant for end-of-lease purchase options and transfer of goods provisions.
Data Protection Act 2018/UK GDPR: Governs the handling and processing of personal data in lease agreements involving individual lessees.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requires compliance with anti-money laundering procedures and due diligence requirements in lease transactions.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations that apply if the lease involves regulated activities or financial services.
