Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing legal estates and interests in land, including requirements for creating legal interests in property
Housing Act 1988: Regulates residential tenancies, defines types of tenancies and tenant rights, including security of tenure and rent regulation
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes landlord's repairing obligations and defines standards for fitness for human habitation in residential properties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs unfair terms and transparency requirements when one party is a consumer in the contract
Finance Act 2003: Covers Stamp Duty Land Tax implications and tax treatment of lease-purchase arrangements
Land Registration Act 2002: Sets out requirements for registering interests in land and protection of title
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines rights of third parties under the contract and their ability to enforce terms
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates reasonableness of contract terms and limitation of liability clauses
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant if the arrangement includes financial services elements or regulated activities
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes due diligence requirements and identity verification procedures for property transactions
