Sale of Goods Act 1979: Key legislation governing unpaid seller's liens and rights of retention and disposal of goods. Critical for establishing basic lien rights in commercial transactions.
Bills of Sale Acts 1878 and 1882: Historical but still relevant legislation covering registration requirements for security interests and establishing requirements for valid creation of liens.
Companies Act 2006: Modern corporate legislation covering requirements for registration of charges and company-related security interests. Essential for corporate lien matters.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing creation and enforcement of security interests, property rights and interests in England and Wales.
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing consumer credit and relevant when liens involve consumer goods or transactions.
Enterprise Act 2002: Modern legislation covering enforcement provisions and priority of creditors in security interests.
Insolvency Act 1986: Critical legislation governing the effect of insolvency on liens and determining priority in insolvency proceedings.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework relevant when liens involve regulated financial activities or institutions.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Modern consumer protection legislation applicable when liens involve consumer goods or transactions with consumers.
