Being a wiser witness

Article Abstract:

A surveyor called as an expert witness should remember not to assume the role of advocate but must endeavour to give clear opinions substantiated by factual information. A newly qualified surveyor is not usually requested to attend a court in the role of an expert witness but their actions and documentation may be used in court. It is vital that good record keeping is maintained at all times in order that if any facts are later disputed in court the record provides contemporaneous evidence. A report has suggested that in the future expert witnesses will be chosen by the court.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Criminal Law NEC, Civil Law NEC, Management, Witnesses, Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence, Criminal law, Civil law

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At your service

Article Abstract:

Before agreeing a new lease a tenant must fully consider the cost of service charges and management charges, the state of the property, the expected cost of service charges for the future and the quality of property management by the landlord. The lease should clarify items covered by the service charge. Tenants should not be obliged to pay extra charges to cover costs incurred by empty flats. A year-end certificate should be presented to the tenants for their perusal before payment is due. Service charges should not favour either the tenant or the landlord.

Commercial buildings, Landlord and tenant, Landlord-tenant relations, Maintenance and repair

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Something of a nuisance

Article Abstract:

An explanation of all statutory nuisances under UK law is presented. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 covers statutory nuisances. If an activity is considered to be a statutory nuisance an abatement notice can be issued by the authorities.

Interpretation and construction, Nuisances, Nuisance

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