Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation defining legal estates and interests in land, and establishing rules for co-ownership including joint tenants and tenants in common arrangements
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA): Governs rights and duties of co-owners, provides framework for dispute resolution, and defines trustees' powers and responsibilities in land ownership
Land Registration Act 2002: Sets out requirements for registering interests in property and rules about notices and restrictions on title
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third-party rights may be affected by or incorporated into the agreement
Family Law Act 1996: Relevant legislation when co-owners are in a domestic relationship, affecting property rights and occupation
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation governing property rights and interests when co-owners are civil partners
Housing Act 1988: Relevant legislation if any parts of the shared property will be rented out to tenants
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out repair obligations and responsibilities if the property involves any letting arrangements
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination in property matters and shared ownership arrangements
Common Law Principles: Relevant judicial principles including proprietary estoppel, constructive trusts, and resulting trusts that may affect property sharing arrangements
