The ruling in two recent court cases should be welcomed by landlords as they usefully clarify the extent of their duties under the Defective Premises Act 1972.
J Bainton v First Choice Homes Limited (Oldham County Court) – there is no duty of care to rectify something that is not in disrepair
Perry Masters Anthoni v Coast & Country Housing (Middlesborough County Court – Appeal) – a relevant defect must arise out of a failure to maintain or repair