Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property ownership and rights in England and Wales. Defines and regulates legal and beneficial interests in property.
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA): Regulates property ownership disputes between cohabitants and defines the rights of beneficiaries and trustees in land ownership matters.
Family Law Act 1996: Relevant legislation for occupation rights and home rights provisions in property matters.
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Important consideration to ensure the agreement doesn't inadvertently create rights similar to civil partnership status.
Constructive Trusts: Common law principle where courts recognize beneficial interest in property based on parties' conduct and intentions.
Resulting Trusts: Common law principle where beneficial interest in property returns to the original owner or is assumed based on financial contribution.
Proprietary Estoppel: Common law doctrine protecting parties who rely on promises about property rights to their detriment.
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental principles including capacity to contract, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land and property rights in England and Wales.
Human Rights Act 1998: Relevant for Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and Article 1 of Protocol 1 (protection of property).
