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100			_aNathan-Amissah, P.
245			_aServices with a smile
260			_c2000
490			_aProperty Week _v65(41) 20 October 2000, 80-81(2)
520			_aIt has been accepted that the Construction Act applies to building and civil engineering works and consultants' appointments. However it is only recently with the "Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd v Powerminster Ltd" case that it has been made clear that the Act also applies to maintenance and service contracts. Discusses the "Powerminster" case, in which it was accepted that once affixed central heating and air conditioning systems become part of the land, and are therefore covered by s105(1)(a) Construction Act 1996. Looks at the implications of the ruling. These include the fact that landlords may now become involved in fast-track adjudication to resolve disputes.
590			_aABS
650			_aNOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION V POWERMINSTER
650			_aHOUSING GRANTS CONSTRUCTION AND REGENERATION ACT 1996
650			_aMAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
650			_aSERVICE CONTRACTS
650			_aLANDLORDS
690			_aMANAGEMENT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
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