Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation governing consumer transactions, setting requirements for transparency and fairness in contracts, and establishing disclosure obligations for consumer protection.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements in contracts, providing legal remedies for misrepresentation and establishing duties of disclosure.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation establishing basic rights and obligations in sales contracts, including quality standards, fitness for purpose, and matters of title and possession.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for handling personal data, including processing requirements and protection standards for any personal information involved in disclosures.
Common Law Duty of Good Faith: Legal principle requiring parties to act honestly and fairly in their contractual dealings.
Caveat Emptor Principle: Common law principle meaning 'buyer beware', placing responsibility on the buyer to perform due diligence.
Contract Formation Principles: Common law principles governing how valid contracts are formed, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Principles of Confidentiality: Legal principles governing the protection and handling of confidential information shared during transactions.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Legislation relevant when financial products are involved in the transaction, governing financial services and markets regulation.
Property Law Act 1925: Fundamental property legislation applicable when the disclosure agreement involves real estate or property matters.
Companies Act 2006: Corporate legislation relevant when the buyers or sellers are corporate entities, governing company law and corporate transactions.
