Legal Frameworks for the Built Environment

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ISBN: 9780419212706 | 0419212701
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Copyright: 4/15/1996

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Law is a complex subject and has major impacts on the built environment and all those working in it. Law is seen as one of the strongest interdisciplinary links between the various professions; it is essential to have a clear understanding of how both statute and common law, as well as the legislative frameworks (statutory controls/policy and procedures), affect all the roles/areas throughout the built environment. This book will provide students with a broad understanding of the law and its applications, from disputes to land use.

The framework
Legal professionals
Introdcution
Historical evolution of the legal professions
Education and training
Employment
Control
Changes in the operation of the legal profession
Other legal personnel
The legal aid system
Summary
References and further reading
Law - its origin and operation
Introduction legislation
Delegated legislation
Hierarchy of the courts
Distinguishing
Ratio decidendi and obiter dicta
Summary
References and further reading
Dispute resolution
Introduction
Stages of dispute resolution
Characteristics of the courts
Jurisdiction of the courts
Tribunals
Arbitration
Summary
References and further reading
Key players and the law
Introduction
The key players and their roles
Central government
Agencies
Legislative role of central government
Local government
The public
Interest groups
The European Union (EU)
Summary
References and further reading
The influence of the European Union on the built environment
Introduction
The development of the European built environment
Post-war reconstruction
Growth of the European Economic Community (EEC)
The European Community and the single market
The creation of the European Union (EU)
Sources of the European Union law
The European legislative system
The legislative process
Judicial supervision and enforcement
Europe, the built environment and regional policy
Summary
References and further reading
Policy and procedures
Introduction
Central government policy
Local government policy
Policy and judges
Summary
References and further reading
Elements of the law in practice
Private law:contract
Introduction
Views on the functions of contract
Structure of a contract
Formation of the agreement
Offer and acceptance
Form of the contract
Contents of a contract
Vitiating factors
Termination of the contract
Remedies for breach of contract
Summary
References and further reading
Private law tort
Introduction
Negligence
Trespass
Nuisance
The rule in Rylands v. Fletcher
Summary
References and further reading
Land and land law
Introduction
Estates in land
Co-ownership
Mortgages
Restricitive covenants
Easements
Adverse possession
European land law
Summary
References and further reading
The use and development of land
Introduction
Planning legislation
Planning (listed buildings and conservation areas) Act
1990 Ancient monuments
Summary
References and further reading
Index
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