Seeing the light
Series: Property Week ; (67(19) 17 May 2002, 52(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the issue of rights of light when considering a building development. Although not always high up on a developer's agenda, rights of light can delay building work or even halt them completely. The Prescription Act 1832 allows an owner to claim the right if the right has been enjoyed without interruption for a period of 20 years from the date on which the right is claimed or challenged. A right of light notice could be used as an interruption especially where a neighbouring property is about to acquire the right of light. Also advises on other rights of light issues that a developer may come across as part of a rights of light risk managment process to ensure the success of a building project.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Discusses the issue of rights of light when considering a building development. Although not always high up on a developer's agenda, rights of light can delay building work or even halt them completely. The Prescription Act 1832 allows an owner to claim the right if the right has been enjoyed without interruption for a period of 20 years from the date on which the right is claimed or challenged. A right of light notice could be used as an interruption especially where a neighbouring property is about to acquire the right of light. Also advises on other rights of light issues that a developer may come across as part of a rights of light risk managment process to ensure the success of a building project.