Defective Premises Act 1972

Question 1

What obligation is imposed on the Landlord?

Answer 1

To ensure the premises comply.

Question 2

What does Section 4 of the Act state?

Answer 2

Landlord owes to all persons who might reasonably be expected to be affected by defects in the premises or to provide a duty of care as is reasonable in the circumstances.

Question 3

What may happen if injuries result from a failure to repair?

Answer 3

Landlord may be liable, even though Act does not require them to make building safe and keep in a safe condition.