Pros and cons of DIY
- 2008
- Estates Gazette (0840) 11 October 2008, 172-173(2) .
Explains how landlords can avoid the pitfalls associated with Jervis v Harris clauses, which grant the landlord powers to enforce tenant repairs. Considers the difference between Jervis v Harris clauses and landlords' remedies set out in legislation. Provides working examples of clauses allowing the landlord to inspect, serve repair notices, enter the premises and carry out repairs, and claim repayment of repair costs.
JERVIS V HARRIS LAW OF PROPERTY ACT 1925 S 146 LEASEHOLD PROPERTY (REPAIRS) ACT 1938 LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 1927 S18(1) HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM LBC V CRESKA (NO 2)