Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Fundamental legislation governing formal requirements for contracts, particularly those involving property and requirements for written contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts where one party is acting as a consumer rather than a business
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion clauses and limitations of liability
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not directly a party
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Regulates contracts involving the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Covers contracts involving the supply of services, including implied terms about reasonable care and skill
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications in contractual arrangements
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling and protection of personal data that may be involved in the contract
Equality Act 2010: Ensures contract terms are not discriminatory and comply with equality legislation
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for bringing legal actions relating to contract breaches
Common Law - Formation Requirements: Essential elements including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
Common Law - Terms and Conditions: Principles governing express and implied terms, exclusion clauses, warranties and representations
Common Law - Remedies: Legal principles concerning breach of contract, damages, and specific performance remedies
