Legal Terms Explained: Defective Premises Act 1972

1. How is the Defective Premises Act 1972 (the “Act”) relevant to construction projects? The Act provides a remedy to property owners (the original purchaser as well as subsequent owners, whatever their interest) for defects which render a dwelling unfit for habitation, against those who take on work for or in connection with the provision of that dwelling.

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