Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing sale of goods contracts, defining key terms (goods, seller, buyer), implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose, and rules for passing of title and risk

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation setting standards for quality, fitness, and description of goods, and defining remedies for breach of contract, with some provisions relevant even for private sales

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Covers false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation in contracts

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts the ability to exclude or limit liability in contracts, applying to both business and consumer contracts

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains Section 2 requirements for contracts involving the sale of land or property

Common Law Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract

Data Protection Legislation (GDPR and DPA 2018): Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal data that may be involved in the contract

Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing legal claims related to contract disputes