Home information packs
Subtitle: a guide to the new law
By: Michael Garson
Series: Legislation guides; Legislation guides (Law Society (Great Britain))
Publisher: The Law Society
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 323
ISBN-13: 9781853289897
Subjects: Real property; Conveyancing; Vendors and purchasers
Description: Provides a commentary to Part 5 of the Housing Act 2004 and the subsidiary regulations, which contain the detail of "Home Information Packs". This book is designed for solicitors and property professionals who need to understand the legal issues and implications so that they can prepare their practices and remain competitive in the marketplace.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. New concepts and definitions; title: 2. Transitional period, excluded property, new homes; title: 3. Contents of the Home Information Pack; title: 4. The Home Condition Report; title: 5. The Responsible Person; title: 6. Key players; title: 7. Preparing the Home Information Pack; title: 8. Enforcement; title: 9. Remedies; title: 10. Complaints and redress; title: 11. The dry run; title: 12. The future; title: Appendices: A. Housing Act 20024, Part 5 and Schedule 8; title: B. Home Information Pack 2006 Regulations (S.I. 2006/1503); title: C. Summary of related legislation; title: D. Ministerial Statement 18 July 2006; title: Sample HCR and EPC; title: E. Estate agents checklists; title: F. Sellers checklists; title: G. Buyers checklists; title: H. Solicitors checklists