The goal of this book is to present, within a single volume, a comprehensive overview of the laws pertinent to practicing architects.
No single lawyer can possess expertise in all the diverse legal aspects related to architecture. Therefore, each chapter is contributed by a specialist in their respective field.
Our authors come from a variety of backgrounds, including barristers, solicitors, and architects. The book covers the laws of the entire United Kingdom.
While English and Welsh law takes precedence in terms of coverage, Scots law is also addressed in areas where it differs significantly.
I am grateful to Angus Stewart QC, of the Scottish Bar, for his guidance in selecting Scottish authors.
In an increasing number of areas, the law is uniform throughout Britain due to Westminster statutes or European Union directives.
This book is not intended to transform architects into fully qualified legal advisors.
Rather, we hope it will help architects identify the legal issues that impact their work and alert them to situations where legal advice is necessary.
Despite our perceptions of the law's standards, the harsh reality is that judges expect architects to either have a substantial understanding of the law themselves or to seek legal counsel regularly.
In Rupert Morgan v Jervis (2003), the Court of Appeal ruled that an architect could be held liable for negligent breach of duty if they failed to inform a client when a Construction Act withholding notice was required.
The information provided in this document is offered "as is" without any warranty, expressed or implied.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and adherence to accepted standards at the time of publication. However, readers are advised to consult other sources of information on these topics.Download your file
