A structural survey of negligent reports

Harwood, M.

A structural survey of negligent reports - 1987 - Modern Law Review 50(5) September 1987, 588-602(15) .

A critical article which examines the use of the contributary negligence argument against housebuyers who do not obtain an independent survey as well as the compulsory building society valuation during a house purchase transaction. Deplores the use of disclaimer clauses in survey reports and valuations, referring to relevant case law throughout. Pays particular attention to the details of Yianni v Edwin Evans and Sons , QBD 1981, Abstract 28867.


BUILDING DEFECTS
HOUSEBUYERS REPORTS
LONDON AND SOUTH OF ENGLAND BUILDING SOCIETY V STONE
MORTGAGES
NEGLIGENCE
STEVENSON V NATIONWIDE BUILDING SOCIETY
STRUCTURAL SURVEYS
SURVEYORS
UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS ACT 1977