Common use of Flats Clause in Contracts

Flats. 5.8.1 Unless otherwise agreed, the Surveyor will inspect only the subject flat and garage (if any), the related internal and external common parts and the structure of the building in which the subject flat is situated. Other flats or properties will not be inspected. 5.8.2 The Surveyor will not enter on to any Private land that is not in control of the vendor. 5.8.3 The Surveyor will state in their Report any restrictions on accessibility to the common parts or visibility of the structure. The Surveyor will state whether they have seen a copy of the lease and if not, the assumptions as to repairing obligations on which they are working. 5.8.4 The Client is reminded that, particularly on the case of large blocks, the object of the inspection is to give guidance on the general standard of construction and maintenance, pointing out those items which will require attention within, say, the next year and not to list those minor points which would normally be taken care of in the course of routine maintenance. 5.8.5 Many flats form part of large developments consisting of several blocks. In such cases the Surveyor will be inspecting only the one block in which the flat is situated. When inspecting flats, the Surveyor assesses the general condition of outside surfaces of the building, as well as its access areas (for example, shared hallways and staircases). The Surveyor inspects roof spaces only if they are accessible from within the Property. The Surveyor does not inspect drains, lifts, fire alarms and security systems. 5.8.6 The Surveyor may use equipment such as a damp-meter, binoculars and torch and may use a ladder for flat roofs and for hatches no more than three metres above level ground (outside) or floor surfaces (inside) if it is safe to do so. 5.8.7 Where a property has clearly been recently built or altered in a manner and under such supervision that it would appear to require Building Regulation compliance, we will have reasonable assumption that this has been done so, through the correct and proper methods. Any and all parts of this should be checked with your legal adviser, that this has not only been complied with, but also has the correct documentation in place.

Flats. 5.8.1 Unless otherwise agreed, the Surveyor will inspect only the subject flat and garage (if any), the related internal and external common parts and the structure of the building in which the subject flat is situated. Other flats or properties will not be inspected. 5.8.2 The Surveyor will not enter on to any Private land that is not in control of the vendor. 5.8.3 The Surveyor will state in their his Report any restrictions on accessibility to the common parts or visibility of the structure. The Surveyor will state whether they have he has seen a copy of the lease and and, if not, the assumptions as to repairing obligations on which they are he is working. 5.8.4 The Client is reminded that, particularly on the case of large blocks, the object of the inspection is to give guidance on the general standard of construction and maintenance, pointing out those items which will require attention within, say, the next year and not to list those minor points which would normally be taken care of in the course of routine maintenance. 5.8.5 Many flats form part of large developments consisting of several blocks. In such cases the Surveyor will be inspecting only the one block in which the flat is situated. When inspecting flats, the Surveyor assesses the general condition of outside surfaces of the building, as well as its access areas (for example, shared hallways and staircases). The Surveyor inspects roof spaces only if they are accessible from within the Property. The Surveyor does not inspect drains, lifts, fire alarms and security systems. 5.8.6 The Surveyor may use equipment such as a damp-meter, binoculars and torch torch, and may use a ladder for flat roofs and for hatches no more than three metres above level ground (outside) or floor surfaces (inside) if it is safe to do so. 5.8.7 Where a property has clearly been recently built or altered in a manner and under such supervision that it would appear to require Building Regulation compliance, we will have reasonable assumption that this has been done so, through the correct and proper methods. Any and all parts of this should be checked with your legal adviser, that this has not only been complied with, but also has the correct documentation in place.