Partnering can make you break the law
Series: Housing Today ; (333) 16 May 2003, 8(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: A recent case has revealed a serious conflict between the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and partnering which could affect housing associations and councils who enter into partnership with contractors to repair their estates. The Act states that costs can only be recovered from leaseholders if there are at least two competitive bids for the works but partnering excludes tendering. The leaseholder, Patricia Charman from Charlton Triangle Homes had her £10 000 bill reduced to £50. New regulation due at the end of July 2003 will address the conflict but will not apply to works already carried out.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3919-16 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 122364-1001 |
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A recent case has revealed a serious conflict between the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and partnering which could affect housing associations and councils who enter into partnership with contractors to repair their estates. The Act states that costs can only be recovered from leaseholders if there are at least two competitive bids for the works but partnering excludes tendering. The leaseholder, Patricia Charman from Charlton Triangle Homes had her £10 000 bill reduced to £50. New regulation due at the end of July 2003 will address the conflict but will not apply to works already carried out.