Building Defects Law

Author: Darryl Royce
Publisher: London Publishing Partnership
ISBN: 9781916749610
Published In: May 2026
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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As the Grenfell disaster demonstrated, the results of building defects can be catastrophic. While the civil law provides a range of potential remedies to those affected by the consequences of defects – whether they are those who paid for the work, those who occupy the premises or those who have to pay for remedial work – the availability of those remedies very much depends on the particular circumstances in which the work was carried out. This book takes the reader through the duties and remedies available, explaining where they are applicable and the potential difficulties involved. A particular feature is explanation of why the law has reached its current position, which can sometimes seem perplexing at first sight. The effect of recent statutory reform is covered in detail, and all the leading cases are considered.

By tracing the development of the law, particularly statutory intervention, the author shows that difficult issues remain to be resolved, particularly in relation to limitation and to the existence and nature of any concurrent duty owed by contractors as opposed to construction professionals. In addition, he takes the view that it is by no means clear that some of the concerns expressed by the Grenfell Inquiry will be laid to rest by the reforms that are in the process of being introduced under the provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022.

The book provides a reliable and helpful guide to all those involved with such claims, particularly in relation to practical considerations such as expert evidence and the respective merits of the various available dispute-resolution procedures.

Praise for 'Building Defects Law':

“Labelling a problem with a building (or with another work of construction) as a defect is usually a step towards a hoped-for form of redress against a person or entity responsible for that defect, whether that is ‘the builder’, designer, seller, landlord, warranty provider or insurer. Doing so and then identifying the possible next steps towards an effective remedy and the legal and other obstacles that may lie in the way (including adequate expert evidence to support a claim) is not straightforward. Darryl Royce’s excellent new book explores in depth the routes (contract, tort, statute and more) that may lead to an answer in English law and the procedural aspects of each, generously supported by references to standard form contracts, case law and statutory material, including the new possibilities under the Building Safety Act 2022.” — Philip Britton LLB BCL, co-author of Residential Construction Law (Hart Publishing, 2025) and former Visiting Professor and Director of the Centre of Construction Law & Dispute Resolution, King’s College London

Preface

Table of Cases

Table of Legislation

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1

CHAPTER 2 BREACH OF BUILDING CONTRACT 17

CHAPTER 3 BREACH OF CONTRACT OF SALE OR AGREEMENT FOR LEASE 81

CHAPTER 4 BREACH OF WARRANTY 103

CHAPTER 5 BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY UNDER

CHAPTER 6 PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE 159

CHAPTER 7 CLAIMS UNDER THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT 207

CHAPTER 8 REMEDIES 249

CHAPTER 9 INSURANCE CLAIMS 315