Archive for April 2020
NO BLANC CHEQUE FOR RAYMOND
IS AN INTERRUPTED BUSINESS SUFFERING BUSINESS INTERRUPTION? This is a tale of a celebrity chef, several small businesses, government regulation and the lawyer’s old favourite, contract interpretation. Raymond Blanc is a celebrity chef. He has two Michelin stars and is the successful owner of hotels and restaurants including the celebrated Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons. Like…
Read MoreBuilder’s Guide to half-finished works due to Covid-19
A video guide explaining the situation for small builders. What they need to consider if they are stopping work, or are asked to stop work. I have also added a copy of the slides and the voiceover notes. If you have any questions, comments or want to know further, please drop me a line at…
Read MoreHALF-FINISHED BUILDING WORK DUE TO COVID-19?
WHERE DO HOMEOWNERS STAND AFTER THE PANDEMIC? There are an estimated 2.5 million homeowners currently in the middle of some form of home renovations. But what happens now that builders and tradesmen are required to stop work? What happens if your project has been left half-finished? Is it safe? Will the cost go up? When…
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