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001			ABS64572
008			010924n2001 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u114795
245			_aPrepare to repair
260			_c2001
490			_aEstate Agency News _v(171) September 2001, 16(1)
520			_aDiscusses residential landlords' repairing obligations. Warns that in the absence of any express agreement landlords can no longer say they are not responsible for short let (i.e. less than seven year) residential property repairs. The landlord has a duty of care for those repairing obligations that are expressed or implied in the lease. Discusses what is meant by "repair". Explains there must be some disrepair before the obligation to repair arises. The party under the obligation must also have notice to repair. Looks at relevant case law. Advises letting agents to ensure their agreements contain a clause allowing the landlord to enter the premises for the purpose of viewing their condition and state of repair. Notes that a proper inspection should avoid any suggestion the landlord had knowledge of a defect.
590			_aABS
650			_aRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY _96266
650			_aLANDLORDS
650			_aOBLIGATION TO REPAIR
650			_aLANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1985
650			_aDEFECTIVE PREMISES ACT 1972
650			_aQUICK V TAFF ELY BC
650			_aSTAVES V LEEDS CC 1992
650			_aWAINWRIGHT V LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
650			_aBRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC V SUN LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY PLC
650			_aSYKES V HARRY
650			_aO'BRIEN V ROBINSON
690			_aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT-RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES
942			_n0
999			_c68341 _d68341