Dilapidations the modern law and practice

Dowding, Nicholas

Dilapidations the modern law and practice - 3rd ed. - London Sweet and Maxwell 2004 - lxxiv, 989p. 25cm.

The third edition of this comprehensive text discusses the key legal principles of dilapidations and provides practical advice for surveyors. Chapters cover: the obligation to repair; liability for dilapidations; commonly encountered defects; mechanical and electrical services and plant; forms of express repairing covenant and other forms of covenant; decoration; covenants to reinstate alterations; destruction of the subject matter; the landlord's implied obligation; the tenant's implied obligation; fixtures; forfeiture; remedies for breach of covenant; damages at the end of the term; valuations; fees and costs; tax aspects of dilapidations; dilapidations claims (covering the Civil Procedure Rules); and proposals for reform. Appendices contain forms and precedents, statutory material and protocols. Tables of cases and legislation. Supersedes second edition (ISBN 0421702400).

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