Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation that defines basic property rights and interests in England and Wales, and establishes the crucial distinction between licenses and leases
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: While licenses are not directly covered, this Act must be considered to ensure the agreement is not inadvertently structured as a lease, which would trigger different legal protections
Housing Act 1988: Relevant for residential properties to ensure the license agreement doesn't accidentally create an assured shorthold tenancy relationship
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies to B2C relationships, governing fairness of terms and transparency requirements in consumer contracts including property licenses
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Establishes safety obligations and requirements regarding fire safety for property access and usage
Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Defines the duty of care owed to lawful visitors and establishes safety obligations for property owners/managers
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Governs the collection, processing, and storage of licensees' personal data in property agreements
Equality Act 2010: Ensures prevention of discrimination in property dealings and establishes equal access rights
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Relevant when the licensed property is used for business purposes, establishing workplace safety requirements
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Outlines proper termination procedures and protections against unlawful eviction, even in license agreements
