Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation defining legal estates and interests in land, requirements for creation of legal interests, and the nature of leasehold interests
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes basic obligations between landlords and tenants, standards for property maintenance, and rights and responsibilities that the guarantor may become liable for
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Covers additional landlord and tenant obligations, service charge provisions, and rights of first refusal
Statute of Frauds 1677: Requires guarantees to be in writing and signed, essential for enforceability of the guarantee
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how the guarantee can be enforced and the rights of third parties under the contract
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies when the guarantor is acting as a consumer, covering fairness of contract terms and transparency requirements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Sets limitations on exclusion clauses and determines reasonableness of guarantee terms
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides protection against false statements and remedies for misrepresentation in contracts
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: May be relevant for financial aspects of the guarantee and regulated activities
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling and protection of personal information of parties involved in the guarantee
