Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer rights in the UK, particularly relevant if one party is a consumer. Sets out rules for fairness in contracts and consumer protection.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulates information requirements and cancellation rights in consumer contracts, including distance selling and off-premises contracts.
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Protects consumers against unfair standard terms in contracts and requires terms to be written in plain, intelligible language.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers, including misleading actions and aggressive practices.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that may be relevant if the reservation deposit relates to real property transactions.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains requirements for the creation of contracts for the sale or disposition of interests in land.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets in the UK, potentially relevant for handling of deposits and financial arrangements.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out requirements for prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in financial transactions and property deals.
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits within which various types of legal claims must be brought.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation and negotiations.
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements UK GDPR requirements and governs the processing of personal data in the UK.
