Course description
Since the discovery of asbestos' harmful properties in the 1970s, a large number of legal issues have arisen with regards to health and safety. This includes a number of legal obligations of residential landlords to ensure that their tenants are safe from asbestos related health risks when occupying their property.
Rachel Garton presents this comprehensive and informative webinar that summarises the wealth of legislation and case law in this area. It will cover Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, The Defective Premises Act 1972, The Housing Act 2004, The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2021, The Environmental Protection Act 1990, and much more.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
This webinar aims to set out the obligations on residential landlords in relation to asbestos.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
- The Defective Premises Act 1972
- The Housing Act 2004 and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
- The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2021
- The Environmental Protection Act 1990
- The new RICS guide - Asbestos: legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and clients GUIDANCE NOTE UK 4th edition
- Recent case law including Pullman Foods Ltd v Welsh Ministers and another
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