Law of Property Act 1925: Core legislation establishing fundamental property law principles and requirements for legal interests in land in England and Wales
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs formal requirements for property contracts, particularly Section 2 requirements for contracts involving sale of land
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Regulates commercial lease relationships, particularly security of tenure provisions for business tenants
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering intention to create legal relations, offer and acceptance, and consideration requirements
Land Registration Act 2002: Establishes the framework for land registration and title matters in England and Wales
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Primary planning legislation governing use classes, planning permissions, and development control
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Key environmental legislation addressing contaminated land issues and environmental protection requirements
Non-Binding Nature of LOI: Legal principle that Letters of Intent are typically non-binding except for specifically identified clauses
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal provisions for maintaining confidentiality of negotiations and commercially sensitive information
Exclusivity Provisions: Legal framework for establishing exclusive negotiation periods in commercial property transactions
Subject to Contract Doctrine: Legal principle requiring clear indication that the LOI is not a binding agreement for the main transaction
