Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property rights and interests in land, including requirements for legal estates and interests in land
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Regulates commercial property rights and security of tenure provisions for business tenancies
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Deals with false or misleading statements and representations made during contract negotiations
Land Registration Act 2002: Sets out requirements for registerable interests and determines priority of interests in land
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for consumers, relevant if dealing with residential property or individual tenants
Stamp Duty Land Tax Legislation: Governs tax implications and requirements for property transactions
Contract Formation Principles: Common law requirements including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Doctrine of Constructive Notice: Common law principle regarding knowledge of facts that would have been discovered by reasonable due diligence
Law Society's Standard Commercial Property Conditions: Professional standards and conditions commonly incorporated into commercial property transactions
RICS Professional Standards: Professional requirements and guidelines set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Agreement vs Lease Distinction: Legal distinction between an agreement to lease and the actual lease, affecting rights and obligations
Conditional Agreement Requirements: Legal requirements for conditions precedent, time limits, and execution requirements in pre-lease agreements
Break Clause Requirements: Legal framework for including and exercising break clauses and termination rights in property agreements
