Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property law in England and Wales, establishing basic principles of property ownership and transactions
Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for development agreements involving multiple stakeholders
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Provides remedies for false statements made during contract negotiation, crucial for pre-contractual representations in LOIs
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Primary legislation controlling land development and planning permission requirements in England and Wales
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Updates to planning law system, including provisions for development plans and sustainable development
Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010: Governs charges which local authorities can impose on new developments to support infrastructure
Land Registration Act 2002: Regulates the registration of land ownership and interests in England and Wales
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets formal requirements for creation of contracts for sale or disposition of interests in land
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection including waste management and contaminated land
Environment Act 2021: Latest environmental legislation including biodiversity net gain requirements for development
Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act governing construction contracts and payment terms
Building Act 1984: Regulates building work and sets standards for construction
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations governing handling of personal data in development projects
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration as a dispute resolution method in development agreements
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution provisions
Section 106 Agreements: Planning obligations that may be required as part of development approval
Building Regulations: Statutory instruments that set standards for design and construction of buildings
