Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods in England and Wales. Establishes fundamental rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose of goods.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation providing consumer protection in sales contracts. Applies when one party is a consumer, defining quality standards and remedies for faulty goods.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements that induce contracts, providing statutory remedies for different types of misrepresentation in sales contracts.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Establishes formal requirements for contracts relating to property and land, including requirements for writing and signatures.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract, negligence or other breach of duty can be avoided by means of contract terms.
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the processing of personal data in transactions, ensuring compliance with data protection principles when handling parties' personal information.
Fraud Act 2006: Criminal legislation relevant to sales contracts, defining fraudulent behavior and providing protection against fraudulent transactions.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers, including misleading actions or omissions in sales contracts.
