Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation governing property law principles, requirements for land contracts, and legal formalities for property transfers in England and Wales
Housing Act 1984 and 2004: Legislation covering building standards requirements, health and safety regulations, and warranty obligations for residential properties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, ensuring fairness of contract terms and quality requirements when buyer is a consumer rather than business
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out quality standards for materials, workmanship standards, and fitness for purpose requirements in construction contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Defines rights of third parties under the contract and enforcement provisions
Building Regulations 2010: Technical requirements for building work and standards that must be met in construction
Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010: Regulations governing building control and inspection procedures
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations specific to construction projects
Planning Permission Requirements: Local authority requirements and restrictions for building development
NHBC Guidelines: National House Building Council standards and warranty requirements for new builds
Consumer Code for Home Builders: Industry code of conduct setting standards for home builders in their marketing and selling of homes and their after-sales customer service
