Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing creation and transfer of interests in property, including requirements for legal formalities in property transactions
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out fundamental obligations and rights between landlords and tenants, including implied terms that must be incorporated into tenancy agreements
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Provides additional tenant protections and regulates service charge requirements in leasehold properties
Statute of Frauds 1677: Historical legislation that requires guarantees to be made in writing and signed to be legally enforceable
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Modern legislation governing consumer contracts, including requirements for fairness in consumer-facing guarantee agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the use of exclusion clauses and requires contractual terms to meet reasonableness standards
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if the guarantee involves regulated financial activities
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates consumer credit arrangements, applicable if the guarantee relates to credit provisions
Contract Law Principles: Common law fundamentals including offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, and intention to create legal relations
Guarantee Law Principles: Common law principles specific to guarantees, covering primary/secondary obligations, subrogation rights, and discharge of guarantees
