Latent defects in the Act

Powell-Smith, V.

Latent defects in the Act - 1986 - Contract Journal 334 (5586) 6 November 1986 16(1) .

Critical appraisal of the Latent Damage Act 1986 and its potential effects on the construction industry . The author refers particularly to a guidance booklet on the subject issued by solicitors which states that the Act will probably require a new approach to the keeping of records and post contract documentation. Lists certain minimum records which must be kept after a job has been completed. Also looks at the question of insurance . The booklet contains worked examples, one of which has been reproduced in this article.


LIABILITY
NEGLIGENCE