Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Key legislation governing implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and duties regarding reasonable care and skill in service provision
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Crucial for consumer leases, covering statutory rights, remedies, and unfair contract terms provisions
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates limitations on exclusion clauses and establishes reasonableness test for contract terms
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Sale of Goods Act 1979: While primarily for sales, provides relevant principles applicable to equipment leases
Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Fraud Act 2006: Addresses fraudulent conduct in contractual relationships and business dealings
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Relevant when lease arrangements involve credit terms or financial arrangements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes safety obligations regarding equipment use in workplace settings
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling of personal data in conjunction with UK GDPR requirements
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable to certain types of equipment leasing arrangements
