Japanese Knotweed - Yet More Responsibility for Conveyancers?
Session
24 Apr 2024
11:00 AM ‐ 12:30 PM
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Japanese Knotweed - Yet More Responsibility for Conveyancers?
Introduction
Whilst assessing the physical condition of a property might have been considered the task of the surveyor, in line with the expanding responsibility on the conveyancer’s shoulders, your enquiries and advice to your clients has now encroached on this area.
This virtual classroom seminar will examine this topic in some detail - not only for your client buying or selling but with an eye on your retainer with the lender.
What You Will Learn
This live and interactive session will cover the following:
- What exactly is Japanese knotweed
- How is it eradicated, if at all?
- A question of survey?
- A question of conveyancing enquiries?
- Law Society amended guidance on knotweed enquiries
- Liability in the tort of nuisance - a look at illustrative cases
- What is ‘damage’ in the context of a claim in nuisance?
- Encroachment and interference with quiet enjoyment
- How the courts have sought to resolve liability questions
- Disputes with local authorities and the Environment Agency
- Attitude of Mortgage Lenders - UK Finance Mortgage Lenders and the Handbook
- Possibility of criminal liability?
Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.