Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing commercial tenancies in England and Wales, particularly important for security of tenure provisions that affect the guarantor's obligations
Law of Property Act 1925: Establishes fundamental property law principles and sets out requirements for written guarantees in property transactions
Statute of Frauds 1677: Historical but still relevant legislation requiring guarantees to be made in writing and signed to be legally enforceable
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Governs the treatment of guarantees on assignment and contains important anti-avoidance provisions affecting guarantor obligations
Companies Act 2006: Relevant when the guarantor is a company, determining their legal capacity to provide guarantees and associated corporate requirements
Consumer Credit Act 1974: May be applicable if the guarantor could be considered a consumer, providing additional protections
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Sets standards for reasonable terms in contracts, including guarantee provisions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for individual guarantors if they fall under consumer classification
K/S Victoria Street v House of Fraser [2011]: Key case law establishing restrictions on repeat guarantees and their validity
Hindcastle v Barbara Attenborough Associates [1997]: Important case law determining the effect of tenant insolvency on guarantor obligations
