Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Primary legislation governing construction contracts in England and Wales, including provisions for payment mechanisms and dispute resolution. Includes amendments from the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for considering stakeholders affected by the termination.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation establishing rules for interest on late commercial payments, crucial for handling outstanding payments during termination.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing contract termination, including repudiatory breach, damages, and remedies under English law.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations governing health and safety obligations in construction projects, including ongoing responsibilities post-termination.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation establishing standards for quality of work and materials in service contracts, relevant for assessing completed works.
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for bringing legal claims, important for establishing deadlines in the termination agreement.
Building Act 1984: Legislation governing building regulations compliance, relevant for ensuring all completed works meet required standards.
