Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Primary legislation governing landlord-tenant relationships and security of tenure for business tenants. Essential for understanding the basic rights and obligations in commercial leasing.
Law of Property Act 1925: Foundational legislation establishing fundamental property law principles and requirements for creating legal interests in land.
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Legislation dealing with enforcement of covenants in commercial leases and provisions regarding assignment and subletting.
Land Registration Act 2002: Sets out requirements for registration of leasehold interests and determines priority of interests in land.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Covers repairs and maintenance obligations, including provisions about fitness for human habitation.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1988: Specific provisions regarding landlord's consent to assignments and subletting arrangements.
Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003: Modifies and updates aspects of the 1954 Act for modern business tenancy arrangements.
Rent Act 1977: Relevant if residential elements are involved in the sub-lease arrangement.
Housing Act 1988: Additional provisions for residential tenancies if the sub-lease includes residential elements.
Building Regulations: Technical requirements for building works and modifications that might be relevant to the leased premises.
Health and Safety Legislation: Various regulations ensuring workplace safety and proper conditions in commercial premises.
Environmental Protection Legislation: Laws concerning environmental standards and obligations for commercial properties.
Energy Efficiency Regulations: Requirements for minimum energy performance standards in leased properties.
