Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation governing property dealings and transfers, essential for handling property-related documents in escrow arrangements
Trustee Act 2000: Defines the duties and powers of trustees, applicable to escrow agents who act in a quasi-trustee capacity when holding documents
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services activities and may apply if the escrow arrangement involves regulated activities or if the escrow agent is a financial institution
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural framework for civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for enforcement and dispute resolution procedures
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal data, including security requirements for document storage
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements applicable to regulated entities, including due diligence obligations for escrow agents
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation governing electronic communications and signatures, particularly relevant if electronic documents are involved in the escrow arrangement
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims and influences document retention periods in escrow arrangements
