The Defective Premises Act – who can make a claim?
If you are the owner or leaseholder of a property which has defects rendering it…
March 7, 2023 By Jim Gorrod
The Defective Premises Act – when is a dwelling “fit for habitation”?
When is a dwelling "fit for habitation" under the Defective Premises Act 1972? The Defective…
December 15, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Case Study – the enforceability of a restrictive covenant
How enforceable is a restrictive covenant? We look at a recent case. The recent Court…
October 26, 2022 By Mike Davies
A closer look at non-pecuniary loss in construction contract disputes
Building defects can often be the source of a great deal of stress and inconvenience…
August 19, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Is It Ever Too Late To Amend A Claim?
When is it too late to amend a claim? We look at a recent case…
May 17, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Building Safety Act 2022
After months of debate and amendments, the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the Act”) became an…
May 3, 2022 By Jim Gorrod
Alternative Dispute Resolution – what is adjudication?
There are many advantages to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR); with the Court system currently dealing…
April 8, 2022 By Laura Stanley
Building Safety – Significant Changes Announced
In recent months Michael Gove, the Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Secretary, has unveiled wide…
February 16, 2022 By Jim Gorrod
Fire Safety Defects – who is responsible for the costs?
Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance costs of fire safety defects? Following the…
December 14, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
The Building Safety Bill – key issues for developers
The Building Safety Bill that is currently working its way through Parliament proposes to introduce…
December 14, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) – duties of commercial clients
What are the Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) and what are the duties of…
September 23, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
Restrictive Covenants – developers, beware!
When a developer ignores restrictive covenants, they risk facing the Courts and may end up…
July 21, 2021 By Mike Davies