Legal liability for tree root damage
Del Williams
(Del Williams is Professor of Estate Management, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK)
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Abstract
Highlights the importance, when undertaking survey work, of being aware of the potential damage to property from encroachment by tree roots. Reviews the general principles and legislation, citing specific cases of liability for damage, the question of foreseeability, other contributory factors and remedies.
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Citation
Williams, D. (1999), "Legal liability for tree root damage", Structural Survey, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 6-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809910258665
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited