Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, including ownership and licensing of creative works, moral rights of photographers, and duration of copyright protection
Law of Property Act 1925: Key legislation covering property rights, access permissions, and potential trespass issues when photographing real estate
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulations governing the processing of personal data, relevant when photographs might include identifiable individuals or personal information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR in protecting personal data in photographs
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable when providing photography services to non-business clients
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing contracts between businesses and consumers, including cancellation rights and information requirements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balance between parties' rights and obligations
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic contracts and digital transactions, relevant for online licensing agreements
Professional Photography Standards: Industry-specific guidelines and best practices for real estate photography, including technical and ethical standards
