Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation governing property rights, interests, requirements for creation of legal estates, and formalities for property transactions in England and Wales
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Establishes basic rights and obligations between landlords and tenants, including standards for fitness for habitation and repair obligations
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Covers right of first refusal provisions and service charge requirements in leasehold properties
Housing Act 1996: Regulates housing management and establishes fundamental tenant rights in residential properties
Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014: Provides legal framework for cooperative societies, including governance requirements and member rights
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles covering contract formation, privity of contract, and option agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls unfair terms in contracts and establishes limitations on exclusion clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and may apply in certain residential cooperative scenarios
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land and property interests in England and Wales
Cooperative Society Rules: Specific internal regulations governing membership conditions and democratic decision-making processes within the cooperative
