Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) - Article 2A: Primary legislation governing leases of goods, including guidelines for lease terminations, remedies, and procedural requirements for notices
State-Specific Contract Laws: Individual state legislation governing contracts, including specific requirements for notice periods and valid contract termination procedures
Property Laws: Regulations concerning return and possession of leased equipment, maintenance requirements, and liability for damage during return process
Consumer Protection Laws: Including Fair Credit Reporting Act, Consumer Leasing Act, and state consumer protection statutes that may apply to the lease termination
Federal Tax Laws: IRS regulations regarding lease termination, including tax implications of early termination and treatment of termination fees or penalties
Bankruptcy Code: Provisions affecting lease termination in bankruptcy scenarios, including requirements for termination during bankruptcy proceedings
Federal and State Commercial Laws: General requirements for commercial transactions and rules governing business-to-business contracts that affect lease termination agreements
