Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing formalities of contracts, particularly relevant for contracts relating to land and property interests
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, which could be relevant if the waiver affects third party rights
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, essential for ensuring waiver terms are not unfair or unreasonable
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests in contracts, particularly relevant if the waiver involves consumer relationships
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims, important for understanding the temporal scope of the waiver
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Provides additional protection against unfair terms in consumer contracts, ensuring waiver terms are fair and transparent
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs remedies for misrepresentation in contracts, relevant for ensuring the waiver is based on accurate representations
Doctrine of Consideration: Common law principle requiring exchange of value for contract validity, essential for ensuring the waiver is legally binding
Capacity to Contract: Common law principle determining who can legally enter into contracts, crucial for ensuring all parties can validly agree to the waiver
Intention to Create Legal Relations: Common law principle requiring parties to intend their agreement to be legally binding
Estoppel Principles: Common law doctrine preventing parties from going back on promises or representations they have made
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures the waiver does not infringe on fundamental human rights protected under UK law
