Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods contracts, covering implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and description. Defines fundamental rights and remedies for both parties in sales contracts.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation covering contracts that involve both goods and services, particularly relevant for equipment sales with installation or maintenance services. Sets out implied terms about service quality.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the limitation and exclusion of liability in contracts. Places restrictions on what terms can be excluded, particularly important in business-to-consumer contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for consumer transactions, setting out quality standards, remedies, and digital content regulations. Only applicable when selling to consumers rather than businesses.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may acquire and enforce rights under a contract to which they are not an original party.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation concerning payment terms and statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs remedies for misrepresentation in contracts, covering false statements made during pre-contract negotiations.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting unfair commercial practices in business-to-consumer transactions, including misleading actions and aggressive practices.
