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Latent defects in the Act

By: Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 334 (5586) 6 November 1986 16(1)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: 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.

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.