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Consumer Credit Act 1974: Primary legislation governing consumer credit agreements and leases when the lessee is a consumer. Sets out requirements for credit agreements, licensing, and consumer protections.

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes implied terms in contracts for the supply of goods and services, including terms about quality and fitness for purpose in lease agreements.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates clauses that exclude or restrict liability in contracts, particularly important for terms limiting lessor's liability.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for consumers in contracts including leases, covering unfair terms, quality standards, and remedies.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Principal legislation for financial services regulation in the UK, including requirements for financial leasing activities.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for assignment and sublease provisions.

FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations governing financial services, including specific rules for financial leasing activities.

Consumer Credit sourcebook (CONC): Part of the FCA handbook providing detailed rules and guidance for consumer credit activities including financial leasing.

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001: Specifies which activities require FCA authorization, including certain types of financial leasing.

Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT treatment of lease payments and related transactions in financial leases.

Capital Allowances Act 2001: Determines tax treatment of capital expenditure on leased assets and related tax implications.

Common Law Principles: Body of case law establishing fundamental contract principles including formation, breach, and remedies.

Equitable Principles: Legal principles providing remedies and defenses beyond common law, including relief from forfeiture in lease contexts.

Sale of Goods Act 1979: While primarily for sales, provides analogous principles applicable to lease agreements regarding goods.

Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs remedies for misrepresentation in contract formation, including lease agreements.