Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Key legislation governing commercial tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure and the right to renew business tenancies
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law that governs real property transactions and legal estates in England and Wales
Rent Act 1977: Legislation governing rent regulation and tenant protection in residential properties, with some provisions affecting mixed-use properties
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Deals with the enforcement of covenants in commercial leases and the assignment of leases
Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012: Requires commercial properties to have valid Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and meets minimum energy efficiency standards
Building Act 1984: Controls building work and sets standards for construction and modifications to commercial properties
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for building work and property modifications
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, affecting commercial premises and their use
Fire Safety Order 2005: Regulations governing fire safety measures and risk assessments in commercial properties
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation covering environmental responsibilities and waste management for commercial properties
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: Specific regulations for managing asbestos risks in commercial buildings
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Controls property development and use classifications for commercial premises
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Special considerations for historic or protected buildings and areas
Finance Act: Annual legislation affecting taxation aspects of commercial property leases
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT treatment of commercial property transactions and rent
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulations governing the processing and handling of personal data in property transactions
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, affecting how tenant and landlord information is handled
