Consumer Rights Act 2015: Core legislation governing contracts between businesses and consumers, ensuring fair terms and protecting consumer rights in service contracts including landscaping services
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation that implies terms about quality of service and reasonable time and charge in service contracts
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, protecting against unreasonable terms
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety, requiring employers to ensure health and safety of workers and public during landscaping work
COSHH Regulations 2002: Regulations controlling exposure to hazardous substances, relevant for handling pesticides and other chemicals in landscaping
Work at Height Regulations 2005: Specific regulations for working at height, important for tree work and maintenance of tall structures in landscaping
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation governing environmental protection, waste disposal, and pollution control in landscaping operations
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Protection of wildlife and natural habitats, crucial for landscaping work that might affect protected species or environments
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS): Tax regulations affecting payments to subcontractors in the construction and landscaping industry
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Planning legislation that may affect larger landscaping projects or works in protected areas
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs): Local authority orders protecting specific trees from damage or removal, must be considered in landscaping work
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal data of clients and employees in the landscaping business
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance to cover injuries or illness of employees during landscaping work
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours, rest periods, and leave entitlements for workers in the landscaping industry
Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986: Regulations controlling the use and application of pesticides in landscaping and gardening work
