Since the Court of Appeal found that

This decision sheds important light on your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

Since the Court of Appeal found that construction undertaken by a company had caused the partial collapse of an adjoining building and was the source of an abnormal neighbourhood disturbance, the order for that company to repair the damage caused is legally justified, regardless of any fault attributed to it.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, deeds, letters)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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