Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property law in England and Wales, establishing fundamental principles of property ownership and transfer
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Key legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, particularly regarding security of tenure for business tenancies
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Legislation governing the enforcement of covenants in commercial leases and the assignment of leases
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation determining when third parties can enforce terms of a contract, relevant for any third-party rights in the lease
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing the registration of land and property interests in England and Wales
Stamp Duty Land Tax Act 2003: Legislation governing tax obligations arising from property transactions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if the intended tenant is a consumer rather than a business
Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination in property transactions and ensuring equal treatment of all parties
Pre-contractual Negotiations Doctrine: Legal principle governing the status and enforceability of discussions and agreements made before formal contract formation
Subject to Contract Doctrine: Legal principle that negotiations marked 'subject to contract' are not binding until formal documents are executed
Agreements to Agree Principle: Legal principle determining the enforceability of agreements where key terms are left for future negotiation
Contractual Intention Principles: Legal principles determining whether parties have intended to create legally binding relations
