Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (Part II): Core legislation governing security of tenure for business tenants, including provisions for lease renewal and termination, and statutory rights of both landlord and tenant
Law of Property Act 1925: Establishes basic principles of property law, requirements for legal interests in land, and formalities for creation of leases
Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995: Addresses privity of contract and estate, assignment of leases, and guarantees in commercial leases
Regulatory Reform (Business Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2003: Provides modifications to the 1954 Act and procedures for contracting out of security of tenure
Landlord and Tenant Act 1927: Covers improvements and compensations, and alterations to premises in commercial properties
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out requirements for execution of deeds and formal requirements for contracts
Rent Act 1977 and Housing Act 1988: While primarily residential legislation, these may have relevance for mixed-use properties
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Establishes fundamental health and safety requirements for commercial premises
Fire Safety Order 2005: Specifies fire safety requirements and obligations for commercial properties
Building Regulations: Sets standards for building work and modifications in commercial properties
