Estate Agents Act 1979: Primary legislation regulating estate agency work, including duties of disclosure and requirements for handling client money
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation establishing basic principles and requirements for property transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key contract law legislation protecting consumer rights and establishing fair trading principles
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in contracts and limits ability to exclude or restrict liability
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs remedies for misrepresentation in contractual relationships
Competition Act 1998: Ensures agreement compliance with competition law, particularly relevant for exclusivity clauses
RICS Professional Standards: Regulatory framework setting professional conduct requirements and service standards for property professionals
Property Ombudsman Scheme: Regulatory framework establishing complaint handling procedures and service standards
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing handling of personal information and data protection requirements
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Financial regulations establishing due diligence requirements and record keeping obligations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation establishing property management responsibilities and risk assessment requirements
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Specific legislation governing fire safety obligations in commercial properties
