Housing Act 2004: Primary legislation governing tenancy deposit protection and housing standards in England and Wales. Key for fee protection arrangements and deposit handling.
Housing and Planning Act 2016: Updates to housing law including enforcement provisions and regulatory requirements for property agents and landlords.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Fundamental legislation protecting consumer rights, particularly relevant if the agreement involves consumer relationships.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Core legislation governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including obligations and rights of both parties.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, particularly relevant for handling client money and financial protections.
Client Money Protection Schemes Regulations 2019: Specific regulations requiring property agents to belong to a client money protection scheme and follow strict handling procedures.
Tenancy Deposit Schemes legislation: Regulations governing the protection and handling of tenant deposits, including prescribed information requirements.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Anti-money laundering requirements affecting property transactions and client money handling.
Property Ombudsman Scheme: Industry-specific requirements and best practices for property professionals, including complaint handling procedures.
RICS regulations: Professional standards and requirements set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for property professionals.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled and protected in business operations.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for business-to-business agreements.
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Specific protection for consumers against unfair terms in contracts, essential for consumer-facing agreements.
VAT Regulations: Tax requirements relating to Value Added Tax on fees and services provided under the agreement.
