Limitation Act 1980: Primary legislation governing time limits for bringing legal claims. Sets limitation periods (generally 6 years for contract and tort claims). Essential to verify that the claim isn't time-barred before sending a demand letter.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing business-to-business debts, including statutory interest rates and compensation for late payment. Relevant when drafting payment demands between commercial entities.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for consumer disputes, covering fair terms and conditions and consumer protection requirements. Must be considered if the demand letter involves a consumer-related matter.
Civil Procedure Rules - Pre-Action Protocols: Procedural requirements for actions before court proceedings, including duty to exchange information and consider alternative dispute resolution. Essential for ensuring the demand letter meets pre-litigation requirements.
Defamation Act 2013: Legislation governing statements that could harm reputation. Important to consider to avoid making potentially defamatory statements in the demand letter.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing handling of personal information and privacy requirements. Must be considered when including personal information in demand letters.
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts. Essential for ensuring the underlying claim in the demand letter is legally valid and properly substantiated.
