Consumer Credit Act 1974: Primary legislation regulating consumer credit agreements, requiring specific information disclosures, establishing consumer protections, and setting out enforcement and remedies provisions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Ensures fairness in consumer contracts, prohibits unfair terms, and requires transparency in documentation
Bills of Exchange Act 1882: Governs negotiable instruments including promissory notes and establishes formal requirements for valid promissory notes
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Provides regulatory framework for cases where the note involves regulated financial activities
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices in consumer transactions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Provides additional protection against unfair contract terms in consumer agreements
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable when the transaction falls within regulated activities
Payment Terms Requirements: Mandatory inclusion of clear payment terms including amounts, dates, and methods of payment
Interest Rate Provisions: Requirements for clear specification of interest rate calculations and terms if applicable to the note
Early Repayment Rights: Consumer's statutory right to make early repayment and associated terms
Cooling-off Period Requirements: Mandatory cooling-off period provisions giving consumers time to reconsider the agreement
Default Provisions: Clear specifications of what constitutes default and consequences thereof
Party Identification Requirements: Proper identification and details of all parties involved in the promissory note
Governing Law Clause: Explicit statement of England and Wales as the governing law jurisdiction
