EPA Disrepair: Proving the Elements of an EPA Offence

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42 Bedford Row members Iris Ferber and Andrew Carter have recorded a training session on EPA Disrepair: Proving the Elements of an EPA Offence.

- What are all the different elements of the legal test?
- What elements are easy to prove?
- What are the common pitfalls?
- Is an expert surveyor needed?
- Practical hints and tips

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Iris and Andrew have also prepared the attached handout which summarises the session.

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