Consumer Credit Act 1974: Primary legislation governing credit agreements and leasing arrangements, particularly relevant if the lease involves regulated credit provisions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms about the quality and fitness for purpose of goods and services, including leased vehicles
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, affecting how termination terms can be structured
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for consumer protection, applicable if the lease is to a private individual rather than a business
Road Traffic Act 1988: Legislation governing road safety and vehicle usage, relevant for ensuring compliance during the termination process
Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994: Legislation concerning vehicle registration and taxation requirements that must be considered during lease termination
Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995: Specific legislation for commercial vehicles, affecting operator licensing considerations during lease termination
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles from case law regarding contract formation, interpretation, and termination
Notice Period Requirements: Legal and contractual requirements for providing adequate notice of termination as specified in the original lease agreement
Vehicle Return Conditions: Legal requirements and contractual terms regarding the condition in which the vehicle must be returned upon lease termination
Insurance Obligations: Legal requirements regarding insurance coverage during the termination period and vehicle return process
Service of Notices: Legal requirements for the proper service and delivery of termination notices under English and Welsh law
