Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing property transactions in England and Wales, including sections on mortgages and charges on property, and requirements for property transaction documentation
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation covering requirements for mortgage registration and proof of discharge, essential for proper documentation of mortgage status
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation providing consumer protection provisions and documentation requirements for residential mortgages where applicable
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Establishes regulatory framework for mortgage lending and requirements for regulated mortgage contracts
FCA Mortgage Conduct of Business Rules (MCOB): Regulatory requirements covering documentation standards and fair treatment of customers in mortgage transactions
Land Registry Requirements: Specific form and content requirements for mortgage documentation and electronic registration procedures
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling of personal information and privacy requirements in mortgage documentation
HM Land Registry Practice Guides: Detailed guidance documents, particularly Practice Guide 31 on Discharges, specifying requirements for mortgage satisfaction documentation
