Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Key legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure for business tenants and establishes procedures for lease renewal and termination
Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation establishing fundamental property law principles and requirements for legal interests in land in England and Wales
Competition Act 1998: Essential legislation ensuring franchise arrangements comply with competition law and vertical agreements regulations, preventing anti-competitive practices
Rent Act 1977: Legislation governing rental properties and relationships between landlords and tenants, including rent regulation provisions
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Legislation dealing with the enforcement of covenants in commercial leases and the assignment of leases
Landlord and Tenant Act 1988: Legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including obligations regarding consent to assignments and subletting
UK Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order: Post-Brexit regulation providing exemptions for certain vertical agreements from competition law, particularly relevant for franchise arrangements
European Code of Ethics for Franchising: While not legislation, this is a widely recognized best practice framework for franchising arrangements in the UK and Europe
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of contracts, including lease agreements
Deregulation Act 2015: Legislation that modified various aspects of business and property law, affecting certain landlord and tenant obligations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the franchise operation involves direct consumer interactions
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation establishing health and safety requirements for business premises and operations
