Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property law in England and Wales, particularly sections dealing with assignments of leases, legal interests in land, and requirements for written form and registration
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land in England and Wales, including requirements for registration of assignments, priority rules, and notice requirements
Landlord and Tenant Act 1927: Contains key provisions regarding the assignability of leases and consent requirements between landlords and tenants
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Specifies formal requirements for contracts relating to land, particularly Section 2 which requires such contracts to be in writing
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant when the assignment is part of a regulated financial arrangement, providing regulatory framework for financial services
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Applicable if the assignment involves consumer credit elements, protecting consumer interests in credit transactions
Companies Act 2006: Provides requirements for company execution of documents and registration requirements at Companies House when either party is a company
Common Law - Rules against perpetuities: Legal principle that prevents property interests from being created which would vest too far in the future
Common Law - Privity of Contract: Doctrine establishing the relationship between parties to a contract and their obligations to each other
Common Law - Principles of Equity: Equitable principles governing assignments and providing remedies where common law is insufficient
Land Registry Requirements: Specific procedural and documentary requirements for registering assignments with the Land Registry
Financial Conduct Authority Regulations: Regulatory requirements that may apply if the assignment involves regulated financial activities
Stamp Duty Land Tax Considerations: Tax implications and requirements that may arise from the assignment of lease interests
