Measuring up
Language: English Series: New Law Journal ; 156(7243)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the inclusion of measuring clauses in property agreements, with particular reference to "Kilmartin SCI (Hulton House) Ltd v Safeway Stores" ([2006] EWHC 60 (Ch), L133093) and the RICS "Code of measuring practice". Several lessons can be learnt from "Kilmartin" which include: informing your lawyer of exactly what was taken into account when the area was agreed and whether it was agreed with reference to the RICS code; including a mechanism to vary the agreed minimum net internal area if changes in the design are agreed after exchange; and allowing flexibility in the contract to prevent the landlord and tenant relationship breaking down.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Discusses the inclusion of measuring clauses in property agreements, with particular reference to "Kilmartin SCI (Hulton House) Ltd v Safeway Stores" ([2006] EWHC 60 (Ch), L133093) and the RICS "Code of measuring practice". Several lessons can be learnt from "Kilmartin" which include: informing your lawyer of exactly what was taken into account when the area was agreed and whether it was agreed with reference to the RICS code; including a mechanism to vary the agreed minimum net internal area if changes in the design are agreed after exchange; and allowing flexibility in the contract to prevent the landlord and tenant relationship breaking down.