Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Primary legislation regulating financial services and markets in the UK, establishing regulatory framework and requirements for financial activities
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Regulates credit agreements and provides consumer protection in credit transactions, applicable if the borrower is a consumer
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property law in England and Wales, including rules about mortgages and charges over property
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Governs the relationship between landlords and tenants, particularly for business tenancies, affecting the underlying lease
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the registration of land and charges over land in England and Wales
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out formal requirements for creation of contracts relating to land and property
Land Charges Act 1972: Regulates the registration of charges and other rights affecting land
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Main consumer protection legislation, ensuring fairness in consumer contracts and transparency in terms
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs remedies for misrepresentation in contracts
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data, ensuring data protection compliance in financial agreements
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the UK's data protection framework
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Sets out requirements for prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing in financial transactions
Financial Services Act 2012: Amended the FSMA and established the current regulatory framework including the FCA and PRA
Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993: Provides statutory rights for leaseholders and regulates certain aspects of leasehold property
