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008			030522n2003 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u122364
245			_aPartnering can make you break the law
260			_c2003
490			_aHousing Today _v(333) 16 May 2003, 8(1)
520			_aA recent case has revealed a serious conflict between the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and partnering which could affect housing associations and councils who enter into partnership with contractors to repair their estates. The Act states that costs can only be recovered from leaseholders if there are at least two competitive bids for the works but partnering excludes tendering. The leaseholder, Patricia Charman from Charlton Triangle Homes had her £10 000 bill reduced to £50. New regulation due at the end of July 2003 will address the conflict but will not apply to works already carried out.
590			_aWB
650			_aHOUSING ASSOCIATIONS
650			_aLOCAL AUTHORITIES
650			_aPARTNERING
650			_aLANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1985
650			_aLEASEHOLDERS
650			_aBUILDING CONTRACTORS
650			_aMANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-ARBITRATION
690			_aLAW-UK
942			_n0
999			_c72722 _d72722