Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Key legislation governing implied terms about equipment quality, fitness for purpose, and requirements for reasonable care and skill in equipment leasing
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Crucial for consumer leases - covers consumer protection, fairness of terms, quality rights and remedies. Only applicable if leasing to consumers rather than businesses
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates the limitations on exclusion clauses and provides reasonableness test for contract terms in equipment leases
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Ensures fairness and transparency in consumer contracts - particularly relevant for B2C equipment leases
Law of Property Act 1925: Contains general provisions affecting property rights which may impact equipment leasing arrangements
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third party rights may be affected by or incorporated into the lease agreement
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers statements made during contract formation and remedies for misrepresentation in lease agreements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes safety requirements for equipment in workplace settings
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Relevant when personal data is processed as part of the leasing arrangement
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Applicable if the lease arrangement involves regulated financial activities
FCA Regulations: Regulatory requirements from the Financial Conduct Authority that may apply if the lease qualifies as a regulated agreement
