Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Fundamental legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, essential for determining the scope of parties who can be addressed in the demand letter
Civil Procedure Rules - Pre-Action Protocol: Guidelines that must be followed before commencing formal legal proceedings, including requirements for the content and format of demand letters
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing different types of legal claims, crucial for determining if the claim is still within the statutory limitation period
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides statutory framework for claiming interest on late commercial payments, relevant for calculating compensation claims
Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct: Professional standards that must be maintained when drafting legal correspondence, including requirements for accuracy and ethical behavior
Defamation Act 2013: Governs statements that might harm reputation, must be considered to avoid defamatory content in the demand letter
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Defines different types of misrepresentation and their remedies, relevant when alleging false statements or promises
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights, must be considered if the bad faith claim involves consumer transactions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant if the bad faith claim involves financial products or services
Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct: Specific guidelines on how parties should behave before starting legal proceedings, including requirements for correspondence and information exchange
