Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land transactions and property rights in England and Wales. Sets fundamental requirements for contracts involving land/property transactions.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and their rights within contractual agreements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts, applicable when one party is acting as a consumer rather than a business.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Defines the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers in contracts involving the sale of goods, including quality standards and implied terms.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices and sets standards for business-to-consumer transactions.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Provides specific rules for contracts between traders and consumers, including distance selling and off-premises contracts.
Statute of Frauds 1677: Historical legislation still relevant today, requiring certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed to be enforceable.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring due diligence and verification procedures in certain transactions to prevent money laundering.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including consideration, capacity to contract, intention to create legal relations, and offer and acceptance.
Stamp Duty Land Tax Legislation: Tax regulations applicable to property transactions above certain thresholds in England and Wales.
