Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer contracts, setting out rules on fitness for purpose, quality requirements, and consumer protection provisions. Applies when renting gear to consumers (B2C).
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes implied terms about quality and fitness of goods and sets performance standards for services in rental agreements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the use and limitations of exclusion clauses in contracts and establishes reasonableness requirements for contract terms.
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Governs business-to-business (B2B) transactions and marketing practices in rental agreements.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair trading practices in business-to-consumer (B2C) rental arrangements.
Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, including consideration and intention to create legal relations.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes safety requirements for equipment and maintenance obligations in rental contexts.
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Regulates the collection, storage, and processing of customer information in rental agreements.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims related to rental agreements.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third party rights are handled in rental agreements and related contracts.
