Legal

Landlords’ repair responsibilities

15 December 2006

Sanjeev Shah

Question: The previous owner of my building did not connect the damp-proof membrane to the damp-proof course in the walls. My tenant says I am responsible for remedying the damp problem and is threatening court proceedings.

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