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Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation governing property and land matters in England and Wales. Essential for any extension letter relating to property or land transactions.

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Sets out formal requirements for contracts, particularly Section 1. Crucial for ensuring the extension letter meets necessary legal formalities.

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract. Important if the extension affects rights of parties not directly involved in the original agreement.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Provides protection for consumers in contracts with traders. Relevant if one party is acting as a consumer rather than in a business capacity.

Common Law - Consideration Principles: Legal principles regarding the need for consideration in contract modifications, including the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

Common Law - Offer and Acceptance: Fundamental principles ensuring clear communication and certainty of terms in the extension agreement.

Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for various types of legal actions. Must ensure extension doesn't conflict with these limitation periods.

Companies Act 2006: Governs company law including proper execution of documents. Relevant if any party to the extension is a company.

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts. Essential for ensuring any new or modified terms in the extension are fair and reasonable.