The applicant had been involved in the construction of what was to be a nursing home. In the course of construction, it was inspected, and works were required and undertaken by the local authority. He sold on the property, but the authority now sought to recover the costs from him.
Held: The statutory scheme did not envisage any apportionment with a subsequent purchaser. Leave to appeal refused.
Citations:
[1998] EWCA Civ 331
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Construction
Updated: 14 November 2022; Ref: scu.143809
