The Architect S Legal Handbook

Previous ed.: Oxford: Elsevier Architectural, 2004.

Architect's Legal Handbook: The Law for Architects, Fifth Edition is a collection of papers including those on International Work by Architects, on European community Law affecting Architects, and the Architects' Professional Indemnity Insurance. This collection is a comprehensive guideline to laws in England, Scotland, and the European community. This handbook seeks to make architects more aware of where possible legal pitfalls may lurk. Coverage is updated to include changes in English Law, Scottish Law, English Law of Contract, the Law of Tort, Architect's Appointment and Collateral Warranties, Architects' Liability, English and Scottish Land Laws, and the Standard Building Contracts in England. The origins and sources of the laws and the basic principles are explained, which guide the reader into how these are applied in the architects' relations with their clients and clients; contractors. A wider discussion is given on the topic of collateral warranties, incorporation options, and legal organizations such as partnerships and limited companies. Upon the formation of the European Community, institutions and treatises have arisen, so a review of technical harmonization and standards, right of establishment and freedom to provide services, product liability, and consumer protection is provided in order. The international workplace for British architects is also discussed, covering most countries in Europe. This collection of papers will prove useful for architects and engineers, especially those who want to put up their own architectural firms. The book can be likewise an informative source for architectural students, lawyers, and professors in business and commercial law.

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XV. 116.--Dilapidations--Voluntary And Permissive Waste. 117.--Liability of tenants for life. 118.--Liability of tenants for years. 119.--Accidental fire. 120.--Covenants to repair. 121.--Measure of damages. 122.--The right to light. 123.--The right to prospect. 124.--Party walls. We have had grave doubts as to the advisability of offering any remarks on the three subjects noticed in the following chapter: --Dilapidations, Ancient Lights, and Party Walls. We have been assured that questions on one or other of these points frequently occur, and that consequently a few remarks on them would be of service to Architects. That such questions do constantly arise we feel sure, but we are not so sure that we can in the space of the present work impart to our readers any profitable knowledge on the subject. It was necessary for the comprehension of the special subject treated in this little work that we should first endeavour to impart to our readers some instruction in the elementary principles of contracts generally; but that instruction would hardly fit them for the comprehension of the three subjects above-mentioned; and, indeed, to properly introduce them a separate treatise would be necessary in order to effect any good practical purpose. On the other hand, such a book would of necessity be of too technical a character for the ordinary unprofessional reader. However, as we are assured that a few remarks would be acceptable, we offer the following, which we have endeavoured to make as general as possible, for what they may be worth. Those on dilapidations we have taken from Smith's 'Landlord and Tenant, ' and for those on ancient rights and party walls we are mainly indebted to 'Gale on Easements.' n6.--The technical term for.

Intensely practical and clearly written, Law in Practice: the RIBA Legal Handbook is the RIBA’s jargon-free, professional guide to the law as it relates to a construction project. It addresses all the fundamental, up-to-date issues of contemporary construction law, allowing architects to make sound judgements, avoid disputes, and run projects on a safer basis. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect the new RIBA Plan of Work 2013 – the industry’s framework for construction projects – as well as recent case law and other legal updates that the practising architect needs to be aware of. Why does an appointment need to be written? Why does language matter? What is a novation? What does an overall cap on liability mean, and how can you convince a client to agree one? How do you assess an extension of time? When should you notify your insurer of a potential claim? Law in Practice answers all of these questions and many more.