Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Core legislation governing business tenancies, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure for business tenants and procedures for renewal/termination of business tenancies
Law of Property Act 1925: Establishes fundamental property law principles and requirements for legal estates and interests in land
Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003: Modifies the 1954 Act procedures and sets out requirements for excluding security of tenure
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Governs the assignment of leases and guarantor provisions in commercial leases
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sets out environmental obligations and responsibilities for industrial properties
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes fundamental health and safety requirements for commercial premises
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: Regulates the management and handling of asbestos in commercial properties
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Mandates energy performance certificates and sets standards for commercial buildings
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Governs planning permission and permitted use of industrial properties
Building Act 1984: Sets out building control system and standards for commercial properties
Building Regulations 2010: Provides detailed technical requirements for building works and modifications
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT treatment of commercial property transactions and rent
Rating (Empty Properties) Act 2007: Deals with business rates liability for empty industrial properties
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations: Sets minimum energy efficiency standards for leased commercial properties
COVID-19 Commercial Rent Legislation: Recent legislation addressing commercial rent debt accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic
