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Is a collateral warranty covered under the Construction Act?

By: Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6983) 7 September 2006, 49(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Examines the issue of whether a collateral warranty counts as a construction contract under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 s104(1). Concludes that to some extent this depends on the nature of the warranty, however it is unlikely that a collateral warranty, in the usual sense, would be subject to the Act.

Examines the issue of whether a collateral warranty counts as a construction contract under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 s104(1). Concludes that to some extent this depends on the nature of the warranty, however it is unlikely that a collateral warranty, in the usual sense, would be subject to the Act.