Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Core legislation governing landlord-tenant relationships, particularly regarding security of tenure provisions and the ability to contract out of the Act's provisions
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation covering requirements for creation of legal estates, formalities for leases, and registration requirements
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land and property interests, including requirements for registration of leasehold interests and priority of interests
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Primary planning legislation controlling land development and use, essential for any development project
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Specific legislation for protected buildings and conservation areas, crucial if development affects historic or protected structures
Building Act 1984: Sets out building control system and requirements for construction works
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for building works and standards that must be met in construction
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and contaminated land
Environment Act 2021: Recent environmental legislation setting new requirements for development including biodiversity net gain
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Also known as the Construction Act, governs construction contracts including payment provisions and dispute resolution
Defective Premises Act 1972: Establishes duties regarding fitness for habitation and quality of construction work
Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Regulates works affecting walls or boundaries shared with neighboring properties
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace safety, crucial during development and construction phases
Infrastructure Act 2015: Legislation governing infrastructure and utilities, including provisions affecting development projects
