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001			ABS66003
008			021021n2002 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u120188
100			_aRawstron, R.
245			_aAbide by the procedure and stay out of trouble
260			_c2002
490			_aConstruction News _v(6383) 12 September 2002, 34(1)
520			_aWarns that while it may suit contractors to proceed with work while contracts are still being discussed, such a relaxed attitude may have serious consequences as was illustrated in the case of "Rickards and another v Jones" (2000). The house buying couple were told that the property would be sold with the benefit of National Housebuilders Council (NHBC) cover. However the Rickard's solicitor were in breach of their duty in failing to ensure that their new home was covered by a NHBC guarantee prior to completion of the purchase. Problems arose because the house was defective and the builder went into insolvency which meant that it has taken the Rickards six years to reach the stage where they may recover their losses.
590			_aABS
650			_aCONVEYANCING
650			_aBREACH OF DUTY
650			_aNHBC
650			_aGUARANTEES
650			_aPROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
650			_aInsurance _96249
650			_aALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
650			_aRICKARDS AND ANOTHER V JONES
650			_aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
942			_n0
999			_c71392 _d71392