Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Key legislation governing business tenancies in England and Wales, particularly Part II which deals with security of tenure for business tenants and sets out specific notice requirements and procedures
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation establishing basic property law principles and formal requirements for commercial property dealings in England and Wales
Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) Regulations 2014: Regulations detailing the specific procedures for recovering rent arrears and associated notice requirements in commercial tenancies
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including pre-action protocols and debt recovery procedures that must be followed before court action
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing creditors to claim statutory interest on late payments and compensation for late payment in commercial transactions
Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) Regulations 2020: Regulations providing statutory protection for debtors, requiring creditors to check if a debtor has breathing space protection before pursuing debt collection
Coronavirus Act 2020: Emergency legislation containing specific provisions regarding commercial rent debt during the COVID-19 pandemic period
Property Law Act 1969: Legislation governing various aspects of property law, particularly regarding notices affecting land and property interests
