Construction Focus: Beware the cracks

John Starr reviews a case highlighting the potential for liability both under contract and statute when problems surface in a development ‘The Shepherd Homes case came to trial in mid-2007 on the issues of liability, causation of damage and entitlement to contractual indemnity.’Residential developers have unavoidable contractual and statutory liabilities to homeowners. Not only will …
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Construction Focus: Something old, something new…

John Starr reviews two recent cases providing some clarity to the wording of s1 of the Defective Premises Act ‘The Defective Premises Act imposes a duty not only on the builder, but also on anyone taking on work in connection with a dwelling to ensure that it will be fit for habitation.’If a builder builds …
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