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110			_aRICS Knowledge and Information Service
245			_aFAQ: How long should I retain documentation?
260			_bRICS Knowledge and Information Service, _cLast reviewed 23rd January 2023
490			_aRICS FAQ
520			_a15 years for e.g. Home Surveys 4.13 https://www.rics.org/globalassets/rics-website/media/qualify/home-survey-standard-nov-2020.pdf The RICS risk and liability insurance document https://www.rics.org/uk/upholding-professional-standards/standards-of-conduct/risk-liability-and-insurance/ refers to limitation periods and document retention (2.7.8 and 2.7.9). Depending on the type of files and where you are based there may be other statutory considerations which we couldn't individually comment on. We understand the professionals involved in one case decided that where the blocks are abutted but there is no connecting floors/stairs etc that they are separate blocks – but each case has to be decided on its own merits as they will likely be unique.
650			_aDocument retention
710			_aRICS Knowledge and Information Service
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