Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales. Key sections cover legal assignments, property rights, requirements for valid assignments, and notice requirements.
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land and property interests in England and Wales, including registration requirements for assignments, priority of interests, and notice requirements to the Land Registry.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1927: Contains provisions regarding assignment of leases and requirements for obtaining landlord's consent for assignments.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out formal requirements for contracts relating to land and valid assignments, particularly under Section 2.
Common Law Principles on Assignment: Establishes fundamental principles of privity of contract and novation in relation to assignments.
Equitable Principles: Covers requirements for equitable assignments and associated notice requirements where legal assignment is not possible or complete.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant when the assignment forms part of a security arrangement or financial transaction.
Mortgages and Charges Regulations: Applicable regulations when the assignment is connected to mortgage security or charges over property.
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling and processing of tenant personal information during the assignment process.
