Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property law in England and Wales, establishing the basic principles of property ownership, transfer, and rights.
Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation that reformed the doctrine of privity of contract, allowing third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in contracts, including unfair terms provisions and quality standards for goods and services.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, particularly in business-to-business contracts.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation, including fraudulent, negligent, and innocent misrepresentation.
Land Registration Act 2002: Modern framework for land registration in England and Wales, governing property rights and interests.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including repair obligations and safety standards.
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company formation, management, and operation in the UK.
Partnership Act 1890: Defines the basic legal framework for business partnerships in England and Wales.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services industry and markets in the UK, including contractual arrangements in financial services.
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements UK GDPR and governs the processing of personal data and privacy rights.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out obligations for preventing and detecting money laundering in business relationships and transactions.
Common Law Doctrine of Consideration: Legal principle requiring that contracts must be supported by consideration (something of value) to be enforceable.
Common Law Principles of Offer and Acceptance: Fundamental rules governing how contracts are formed through the process of offer and acceptance.
Doctrine of Unconscionability: Equitable principle allowing courts to refuse to enforce contracts that are grossly unfair to one party.
Principle of Good Faith: While not generally implied in English contract law, this principle may be relevant in specific contexts or if explicitly included in agreements.
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of trust and loyalty that may arise in certain contractual relationships, requiring parties to act in the best interests of others.
