Dekinar: Japanese Knotweed Claims – Themes in claims against vendors and professionals

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Published: 15/09/2023

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Claims relating to Japanese Knotweed have multiplied in recent years. As a result of rising property values, even minor diminution in value to the average property can now merit allocation to the multi-track. In this webinar Conor Kennedy examines some important themes in such claims, including issues relating to:

  • The requirements for a claim under Section 2(1) of the Misrepresentation Act 1967.
  • The extent of surveyors’ duties.
  • Expert evidence.
  • Quantification of loss.

View the slides – Japanese Knotweed Claims

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