Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation that distinguishes between leases and licenses, and defines various property rights and interests in land
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Must be explicitly excluded to prevent creation of security of tenure, as licenses should not create such rights
Housing Act 1988: Relevant to ensure the agreement is not inadvertently drafted in a way that creates an assured shorthold tenancy
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Requires terms to be fair and transparent when the licensee is a consumer
Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 and 1984: Establishes duty of care obligations towards both lawful visitors and trespassers on the property
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Sets out fire safety obligations and requirements for properties
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Applicable when the licensed property is used for business purposes
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling and processing of personal information in the agreement
Street v Mountford [1985]: Landmark case law that establishes the key tests for distinguishing between licenses and leases, particularly regarding exclusive possession
Contract Law Principles: Basic principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations must be incorporated
