Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing land law and property transfers in England and Wales. Defines legal estates and interests in land.
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation dealing with registration of title and setting out requirements for land transfers in England and Wales.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation applicable when selling to consumers, implying certain terms about quality and fitness even in 'as is' sales.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers false statements during property transactions and remains relevant even in 'as is' sales for fraudulent misrepresentation.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Limits the ability to exclude certain liabilities and affects the enforceability of 'as is' clauses in property contracts.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits misleading omissions and requires disclosure of material information in property transactions.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Requires verification of parties' identities and source of funds checks in property transactions.
Fraudulent Misrepresentation Liability: Legal principle that liability for fraudulent misrepresentation cannot be excluded even in 'as is' sales.
Personal Injury Liability: Legal principle that liability for death or personal injury cannot be excluded in property sales contracts.
Legal Title Requirements: Fundamental obligation that issues relating to legal title cannot be excluded in property sales, even in 'as is' contracts.
