Door Handle Missing - Landlord and Builder Negligent

Alexander v Freshwater Properties Ltd & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 1048 is a case where a landlord and building contractor were held jointly liable under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 for negligence where a tenant suffered a partial amputation of a finger due to a door handle being removed for a number of weeks.

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Repairs, Maintenance and Fitness for Habitation

In addition to any repair responsibilities explicitly set out in the agreement, common law and statute will imply terms to the agreement