Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing commercial tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure rights for business tenants
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that governs the creation and transfer of property interests, including leases
Landlord and Tenant Act 1927: Legislation governing improvements to property and compensation rights between landlords and tenants
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Governs the enforcement of covenants in commercial leases and the release of former tenants from liability
Defective Premises Act 1972: Imposes duties on landlords regarding the state of repair of premises and liability for defects
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out the framework for managing health and safety in commercial premises
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Establishes requirements for fire safety measures in commercial properties
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requires commercial properties to meet minimum energy efficiency standards and have valid EPCs
Equality Act 2010: Mandates non-discrimination and reasonable adjustments for disabled persons in relation to property access and use
Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Governs works affecting party walls and structures between properties
Building Regulations 2010: Sets standards for building work and modifications to commercial properties
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Controls the permitted use and development of commercial properties
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Establishes environmental obligations and controls for commercial properties including waste management and nuisance
