Services with a smile
Nathan-Amissah, P.
Services with a smile - 2000 - Property Week 65(41) 20 October 2000, 80-81(2) .
It has been accepted that the Construction Act applies to building and civil engineering works and consultants' appointments. However it is only recently with the "Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd v Powerminster Ltd" case that it has been made clear that the Act also applies to maintenance and service contracts. Discusses the "Powerminster" case, in which it was accepted that once affixed central heating and air conditioning systems become part of the land, and are therefore covered by s105(1)(a) Construction Act 1996. Looks at the implications of the ruling. These include the fact that landlords may now become involved in fast-track adjudication to resolve disputes.
NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION V POWERMINSTER
HOUSING GRANTS CONSTRUCTION AND REGENERATION ACT 1996
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
SERVICE CONTRACTS
LANDLORDS
Services with a smile - 2000 - Property Week 65(41) 20 October 2000, 80-81(2) .
It has been accepted that the Construction Act applies to building and civil engineering works and consultants' appointments. However it is only recently with the "Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd v Powerminster Ltd" case that it has been made clear that the Act also applies to maintenance and service contracts. Discusses the "Powerminster" case, in which it was accepted that once affixed central heating and air conditioning systems become part of the land, and are therefore covered by s105(1)(a) Construction Act 1996. Looks at the implications of the ruling. These include the fact that landlords may now become involved in fast-track adjudication to resolve disputes.
NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION V POWERMINSTER
HOUSING GRANTS CONSTRUCTION AND REGENERATION ACT 1996
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
SERVICE CONTRACTS
LANDLORDS