Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary legislation for consumer contracts (B2C). Covers fairness in contract terms, quality of goods requirements, and fitness for purpose standards.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes basic requirements for quality standards, fitness for purpose, and requirements for services provided in rental agreements.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Governs limitations on exclusion clauses, reasonableness of terms, and primarily applies to business-to-business contracts.
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Ensures fair and transparent terms in consumer contracts and provides consumer protection measures.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects against misleading actions or omissions and aggressive commercial practices in trading relationships.
Law of Property Act 1925: Addresses security interests and legal treatment of assets in property transactions, including rental arrangements.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third-party rights are handled in contractual arrangements.
Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the handling of personal data that may be collected during the rental agreement process.
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Applies when credit terms are involved in the rental agreement.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Provides framework for aspects relating to goods, including quality and fitness for purpose in commercial transactions.
