The Law of Construction Nuisance

Construction works are a common cause of disputes between owners of neighbouring land. These disputes range from noise and vibration caused by the works to claims for physical damage arising from withdrawal of support and breach of restrictive covenants prohibiting nuisance or annoyance. The purpose of this book if to bring together, in one volume, the relevant legal principles relating to proceedings for both private nuisance and statutory nuisance arising from construction works, and provide an objective framework by which complaints of nuisance may be measured. This book has been complied by one of the leading legal experts in neighbourly matters from his experience acting for developers and adjoining land owner in nuisance claims arising from construction works, and is essential reading for all property lawyers, surveyors and other professionals involved in construction.