Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation governing property rights and interests in England and Wales
Limitation Act 1980: Sets the 6-year limitation period for bringing property damage claims
Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Contains pre-action protocols and procedures that must be followed before formal legal proceedings
Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977: Governs legal remedies for wrongful interference with property
Common Law Negligence: Legal principles established through case law regarding duty of care, breach, and resulting damage
Law of Trespass: Legal principles governing unauthorized interference with property
Causation and Remoteness: Legal principles determining the connection between actions and resulting damage, and whether damage was foreseeable
Duty to Mitigate: Legal requirement for the damaged party to take reasonable steps to minimize their losses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when property damage involves consumer disputes or consumer contracts
Housing Act 2004: Applicable when damage involves residential property
Occupiers Liability Acts 1957/1984: Establishes duties owed by property occupiers to visitors and trespassers
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Relevant when property damage involves environmental factors or contamination
Pre-action Protocol Requirements: Specific procedures and requirements that must be followed before commencing legal proceedings
Professional Standards: Standards for legal correspondence including clarity, accuracy, and professional tone
Response Timeframes: Requirements for setting and adhering to reasonable timeframes for response in legal correspondence
Damage Documentation: Requirements for clear and detailed documentation of property damage and associated costs
