Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure provisions and renewal/termination procedures for commercial leases
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation establishing basic principles for property transactions and requirements for leases in England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Legislation governing assignment of leases, guarantees, and privity of contract matters in commercial leases
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out landlord's repairing obligations and service charge requirements for leased properties
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Covers rights of first refusal and service charge consultation requirements in tenant-landlord relationships
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and proper accessibility requirements in commercial premises
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes fundamental safety requirements for commercial premises and workplaces
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: Specific regulations governing asbestos management obligations in commercial properties
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Regulations requiring energy performance certificates and setting minimum energy efficiency standards for buildings
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Legislation governing use classes and planning permission requirements for commercial properties
Coronavirus Act 2020: Recent legislation impacting commercial leases including provisions on rent recovery restrictions during the pandemic
Building Safety Act 2022: Latest legislation establishing safety obligations and building regulation compliance requirements for commercial properties
