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scotlandx
Strataguru

    Some time ago we had a long running saga associated with the replacement of our back stairs.  We went for a three year period where none of us could use our back doors or the stairs, because there were no stairs, and there was no access to the courtyard. The noise and mess etc. during construction was considerable.  Nobody claimed compensation, including the owners who had tenants. 

    While I am not sure what went down between the tenants and their landlords, all of the owners knew that if they claimed compensation they would effectively be paying for it, because it would come out of the OC’s funds, and the money could be put to better use.

    It is my understanding that tenants can claim compensation for a breach of a duty by the landlord, which may include things like reasonable peace and enjoyment of the property.  The question is do you want to encourage the tenants to do that?