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Building Societies Ombudsman - clarification

Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (9239) 3 October 1992, 151(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Clarifies the jurisdiction of the Building Societies Ombudsman following the "Halifax Building Society v Edell" ChD 28 February 1992 decision. The ombudsman is obliged under the Building Societies Ombudsman scheme Clause 14 to investigate complaints of negligent structural surveys and house buyer`s reports carried out by an employee of a building society as part of an application for a further advance on the property.

Clarifies the jurisdiction of the Building Societies Ombudsman following the "Halifax Building Society v Edell" ChD 28 February 1992 decision. The ombudsman is obliged under the Building Societies Ombudsman scheme Clause 14 to investigate complaints of negligent structural surveys and house buyer`s reports carried out by an employee of a building society as part of an application for a further advance on the property.