Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for B2C contracts covering quality of goods, fitness for purpose, and consumer rights. Ensures contract terms must be fair and transparent.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Applies to B2B contracts and implies terms about quality and fitness for purpose in equipment rental agreements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses and limits the ability to exclude liability for certain matters in rental contracts.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers statements made during contract negotiation and provides remedies for false statements in the rental agreement process.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes safety requirements for equipment and defines responsibilities of parties regarding safe use of rented equipment.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Sets specific requirements for work equipment, including maintenance and inspection obligations for rented equipment.
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Governs the collection and processing of personal data of renters and ensures compliance with data protection principles.
Fraud Act 2006: Relevant for payment terms and fraud prevention measures in equipment rental agreements.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Applicable for B2B contracts, establishing payment terms and interest charges for late payments in rental agreements.
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Governs B2B marketing and representations in the context of equipment rental agreements.
