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Landlords no longer enter and repair at their peril

By: Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (9609) 2 March 1996, 117-118(2)Publication details: 1996Subject(s): Summary: Explains how the CA decision "Jervis v Harris" strengthens landlord`s position in claiming compensation for tenants allowing property to fall into disrepair. The court allowed reimbursement of the sum spent by the landlord on repairs rather than compensation for breach of tenant`s covenant to repair.

Explains how the CA decision "Jervis v Harris" strengthens landlord`s position in claiming compensation for tenants allowing property to fall into disrepair. The court allowed reimbursement of the sum spent by the landlord on repairs rather than compensation for breach of tenant`s covenant to repair.