Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (Part II): Key legislation for excluded licenses - the agreement must be structured to explicitly fall outside the security of tenure provisions of this Act. Essential for validating the 'excluded' nature of the license.
Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation establishing fundamental property law principles and requirements for creating interests in land in England and Wales.
Housing Act 1988: Must be considered to ensure the agreement is properly structured to avoid inadvertently creating an assured shorthold tenancy.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable when the licensee is a consumer rather than a business, ensuring fair terms and transparent conditions in the agreement.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Governs the general fairness and enforceability of contract terms, particularly important for excluding or limiting liability.
Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Establishes the duty of care owed to lawful visitors and trespassers, relevant for safety obligations in the license agreement.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Specifies fire safety requirements and obligations that may need to be addressed in the license agreement.
Street v Mountford [1985]: Landmark case law that established key principles for distinguishing between genuine licenses and leases, crucial for drafting valid excluded license agreements.
