Link: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/jan/09/landlord-faces-150000-bill-after-tenants-turn-homes-into-drug-farm Landlord Shreena Shah faces a £150,000 bill after discovering her rental properties were used as cannabis farms, with allegations of negligence against her…
Link: https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2022/01/05/dubai-marina-high-rise-evacuated-after-roof-collapse/ Dorra Bay Tower in Dubai Marina was evacuated after the car park roof collapsed early Wednesday, with no injuries reported. Residents were temporarily…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-59782425 A grandfather, John Kelman, is allowed to sue Moray Council for compensation after claiming that exposure to asbestos at work led to his…
Link: https://www.building.co.uk/a-new-bill-proposes-to-abolish-retentions-altogether/5115396.article A new bill aims to eliminate retentions in the construction industry. Building.co.uk offers free guest access and subscription options for unlimited access to…
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/21/a-world-first-devon-calls-victory-in-27-year-war-on-termites After 27 years of efforts, the termite colony in Saunton, Devon, has been officially declared eradicated, marking a world first in termite control.…
Link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10356241/Leylandii-row-sees-Scottish-couple-win-battle-neighbours-trees-chopped-down.html A Scottish couple, George and his wife, successfully won a battle to have their neighbor’s 36ft leylandii trees cut down after claiming the…
Link: https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/couple-left-200000-repair-bill-25800803 A couple faced a £200,000 repair bill after their home flooded twice, prompting them to share tips on protecting homes from flooding. Experts…
Link: https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/12/leasehold-scandal-taylor-wimpey-to-remove-ground-rent-doubling-clauses-after-watchdog-intervention/ The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has been enacted in England and Wales, introducing new protections for leaseholders, such as easier access to…
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2021/12/23/building-collapses-after-foundation-blunders/ Iproject Cheshire Limited faced legal consequences after a partial building collapse in Didsbury due to unsafe excavation practices that undermined the foundations. The…
Link: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/19763483.peckham-rye-dangerous-block-flats-demolished/ A dangerous block of flats in Peckham Rye is set to be demolished. The decision comes due to safety concerns. Residents are being…
