Contract Act 1999: Core legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights if the trailer is being leased to individual consumers rather than businesses
Road Traffic Act 1988: Primary legislation governing road traffic, including requirements for vehicle safety and insurance
Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995: Regulates the operation of goods vehicles and trailers in commercial transport
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986: Specifies technical requirements and standards for road vehicles including trailers
Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2002: Governs the registration and licensing requirements for vehicles and trailers
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out general duties for workplace health and safety, applicable to commercial vehicle operations
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998: Specifies requirements for work equipment safety and maintenance, including commercial vehicles
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010: Governs rights of third parties in relation to insurance claims
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Provides protection for consumers regarding product safety and liability
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair commercial practices between traders and consumers
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulates the processing and handling of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing GDPR
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Allows businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services and markets, relevant for financial aspects of leasing arrangements
