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Something of a nuisance

By: Series: Estates Gazette ; (0045) 11 November 2000, 170-171(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: A 'mainly for students' article which examines why the interpretation of statutory nuisance is still defined in accordance with 19th century sanitation statutes. Identifies the Environmental Protection Act s79(1)(a), 'premises in such a state as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance', as the key nuisance for surveyors. Traces the history of the legislation, and looks at the interpretation of the health and nuisance limbs in recent cases. Case law. Diagram explaining statutory nuisances.

A 'mainly for students' article which examines why the interpretation of statutory nuisance is still defined in accordance with 19th century sanitation statutes. Identifies the Environmental Protection Act s79(1)(a), 'premises in such a state as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance', as the key nuisance for surveyors. Traces the history of the legislation, and looks at the interpretation of the health and nuisance limbs in recent cases. Case law. Diagram explaining statutory nuisances.