Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation that defines property rights and interests in England and Wales, and provides the legal framework for distinguishing between licenses and leases
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Critical legislation that needs to be explicitly considered and potentially excluded to prevent creation of unintended tenancy rights. Helps establish clear distinction between license and lease arrangements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs consumer protection rights and fair terms when the licensee is a consumer rather than a business entity. Impacts the fairness and enforceability of contract terms
Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 and 1984: Defines legal duties owed to lawful visitors and safety obligations for property owners/occupiers towards licensees
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Relevant when the licensed property is used for business purposes, setting out health and safety obligations
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Specifies fire safety obligations and requirements that must be met for property usage
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Relevant when personal data is collected or processed as part of the license arrangement
Equality Act 2010: Ensures prevention of discrimination in property dealings and establishes equal access rights
Street v Mountford [1985]: Landmark case law that establishes key principles for distinguishing between licenses and leases
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations that form the basis of any valid license agreement
