Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Core legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure for business tenants and provisions for renewal/termination of business tenancies
Law of Property Act 1925: Establishes fundamental property law principles and requirements for legal interests in land in England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Governs provisions regarding the assignment of leases and guarantor obligations in commercial property transactions
Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003: Sets out procedures for contracting out of the security of tenure provisions of the 1954 Act
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Relevant if the lease purchase arrangement includes credit elements, governing consumer credit relationships and protections
Finance Act Considerations: Covers VAT implications and Stamp Duty Land Tax requirements for commercial property transactions
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Establishes fundamental health and safety requirements for commercial premises
Building Regulations 2010: Sets standards for building work and modifications to commercial properties
Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012: Mandates energy performance standards and certificates for commercial buildings
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Establishes fundamental environmental protection requirements affecting commercial properties
Environment Act 2021: Updates environmental regulations and introduces new requirements for sustainable business practices
