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008			050324n2005 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u129180
100			_aHolmes, P.
245			_aImperfectly formed
260			_c2005
490			_aBuilding _v270(8373) 18 March 2005, 53(1)
520			_aDiscusses a recent Law Commission report which proposes changes to the law on unfair contract terms in favour of small businesses. It will give them greater rights to challenge unfair terms, where such terms are the only way to secure work. Proposes unifying law now covered by the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999, with a new category of small businesses. Particular problems which have previously arisen include indemnities, dispute resolution and termination clauses. Suggests the new law may work against the professional team of a small firm in favour of a developer. However, the proposed new bill may never become law, which may be preferable as increased regulation may mean people choose to deal with larger firms at the expense of small concerns.
590			_aABS
650			_aSMALL BUSINESSES
650			_aUNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS ACT 1977
650			_aUNFAIR TERMS IN CONSUMER CONTRACTS REGULATIONS 1999
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
942			_n0
999			_c74980 _d74980