Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, setting out implied terms about quality, fitness for purpose, and reasonable care and skill
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights when dealing with businesses, applicable if equipment is rented to consumers rather than businesses
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness in contractual relationships
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, setting out general duties for employers, employees, and equipment providers
Construction Plant-hire Association Model Conditions: Industry-standard terms and conditions widely used in construction equipment rental agreements in the UK
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER): Specific regulations governing the safety and suitability of work equipment, including maintenance and inspection requirements
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER): Regulations specifically dealing with lifting equipment, requiring regular thorough examinations and safety protocols
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM): Regulations managing health, safety and welfare in construction projects, including requirements for equipment use
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance against liability for injury or disease to their employees arising out of their employment
Third Party (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010: Legislation governing insurance claims and third-party rights in relation to insurance contracts
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation affecting the use of construction equipment, particularly regarding noise and pollution control
Control of Pollution Act 1974: Legislation controlling various forms of pollution, including noise from construction equipment
Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 1993: Specific legislation dealing with noise nuisance, relevant for construction equipment operation
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulations governing the processing and protection of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, performance, and remedies in English law
Tort Law: Legal principles governing civil wrongs, particularly negligence in the context of equipment rental and use
Bailment Principles: Common law principles governing the temporary transfer of possession of goods from one party to another
