Consumer Credit Act 1974: Primary legislation governing consumer credit agreements, including vehicle leasing. Covers requirements for notices, statements, and consumer protection provisions for regulated credit agreements.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation establishing requirements for quality of goods, fitness for purpose, and standards of service in contracts involving goods and services.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Modern consumer protection legislation covering fairness of contract terms, consumer protection provisions, and rights and remedies for defective goods.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework governing financial activities, relevant if the lease involves regulated financial services.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of exclusion clauses in contracts and establishing reasonableness requirements for contract terms.
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Regulations ensuring fairness and transparency in consumer contracts, protecting against unfair terms.
Road Traffic Act 1988: Legislation covering vehicle roadworthiness requirements and insurance obligations for vehicles on public roads.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Laws governing the handling of personal data and privacy requirements in contractual relationships.
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations applicable to vehicle leasing agreements that fall under financial services regulation.
