Occupiers' Liability Act 1957: Key legislation establishing occupiers' duty of care to lawful visitors on their property. Essential for defining the baseline responsibilities of property owners.
Occupiers' Liability Act 1984: Legislation defining occupiers' duty of care to trespassers. Important for comprehensive liability coverage in the hold harmless agreement.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates exclusion clauses and limits on liability. Critical for ensuring the hold harmless agreement terms are legally enforceable.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when the agreement involves consumers, providing additional protections and requirements for contract terms.
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering offer, acceptance, and consideration. Fundamental for ensuring the agreement is legally binding.
Tort Law: Common law principles regarding negligence and liability. Essential for understanding the scope of indemnification.
Property Law Principles: Basic principles governing property rights and obligations under English and Welsh law.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Relevant when the property is used for business purposes, establishing safety requirements and obligations.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: May be relevant if the hold harmless agreement involves a landlord-tenant relationship.
Land Registration Act 2002: Applicable for registered properties, ensuring proper documentation and registration of property interests.
