Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Core legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract that benefits them, even if they are not direct parties to the contract
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services, including requirements for reasonable care, skill, and fitness for purpose
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided using contract terms
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers in contracts for goods and services, particularly relevant for residential landscaping projects
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations for managing health, safety and welfare in construction projects, including landscaping works
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health, including pesticides and chemicals used in landscaping
Work at Height Regulations 2005: Governs safety requirements for working at height, relevant for tree work and elevated landscaping projects
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Controls waste management, pollution and nuisance from landscaping activities
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Protects wildlife and regulates work that might affect protected species or habitats
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Regulates development of land and may require permissions for certain landscaping works
Environment Act 2021: Sets out environmental principles and targets, including biodiversity requirements that may affect landscaping projects
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks and holiday entitlements for workers
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures workers receive minimum wage payments, relevant for employment terms in the contract
Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality in employment and service provision
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Requires that work equipment is suitable, maintained and used only by people who have received adequate training
Water Resources Act 1991: Regulates water resources, drainage and discharge, important for irrigation and drainage aspects of landscaping
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance against liability for injury or disease to their employees
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulates the processing of personal data and imposes obligations on data controllers and processors
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the framework for data protection in the UK
