Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing the provision of services and setting standards for service quality and contractual obligations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights when dealing with service providers, applicable if the client is a private individual rather than a business
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation ensuring workplace safety and setting obligations for maintaining safe working practices in lawn maintenance
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Regulations governing the use and handling of potentially harmful substances, including pesticides and fertilizers used in lawn maintenance
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation outlining basic employment rights and obligations when employing maintenance staff
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing working hours, breaks, and holiday entitlements for employees
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation concerning environmental protection and waste management in landscaping activities
Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986: Specific regulations governing the use and application of pesticides in lawn maintenance
Water Resources Act 1991: Legislation concerning water usage and protection of water resources during maintenance activities
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Mandatory insurance requirements for businesses employing staff
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulations governing the collection, processing, and storage of personal data of clients and employees
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Additional protection specifically for consumer contracts against unfair terms
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations if the maintenance business operates as a limited company
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011: Regulations governing the disposal and management of green waste from lawn maintenance activities
