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Q: There is work being carried out on a flat near to my house. I would like to know where I stand legally if anything goes wrong and damage is caused to my property. Can you advise me on this?
A: Put the owner on notice of any possible property damage, and state that you will hold them liable for the costs of repairs.
I recently carried out a survey for a house for one of my clients and I gave the house a negative review. The owner of the house now wants to speak to me as he says my survey was negligent and says that I am liable for the loss of his buyer. Is this correct?
read moreA fence from a third party has blown into my garage causing damage; the weather was particularly strong that day so I don’t know if it was negligence or not. The fence was already in disrepair though. What should I do?
read moreMy neighbour is planning on demolishing a structure that is attached to an extension in my garden. I am currently waiting for the structural surveyor’s report in writing, yet my neighbour is planning on demolishing the small property next week and plans to have demolition contractors coming in this week. What do I do?
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