Managing agents' liabilities under environmental legislation
Series: CSM ; 4 April 2001, 36(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Describes the problems that can occur under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for managing agents who collect rent on behalf of clients. Part III of the act contains no definition of an owner leading to problems with some agents finding themselves responsible for abating statutory nuisances or clearing up contaminated land. Mentions possible solutions to minimizing liability including appealing against any potentially 'unfair' judgments and reviewing the contractual arrangements with clients.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63859 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112417-1001 |
Describes the problems that can occur under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for managing agents who collect rent on behalf of clients. Part III of the act contains no definition of an owner leading to problems with some agents finding themselves responsible for abating statutory nuisances or clearing up contaminated land. Mentions possible solutions to minimizing liability including appealing against any potentially 'unfair' judgments and reviewing the contractual arrangements with clients.