Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II regarding security of tenure for business tenants and provisions for contracting out of the Act's security provisions
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation establishing basic principles of property law and requirements for creation of legal interests in land
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third party rights in contracts, which may need to be explicitly excluded in the LOI
Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012: Regulatory framework establishing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and EPC requirements for commercial properties
Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003: Secondary legislation setting out procedures for contracting out of the 1954 Act's security of tenure provisions
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation establishing requirements for registration of lease interests and other property rights
Equality Act 2010: Legislative framework ensuring non-discrimination in property transactions and lease arrangements
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Planning legislation relevant to permitted use considerations in commercial leases
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Legislation establishing basic safety obligations for commercial premises and workplaces
