Legal Frameworks for the Built Environment

Download or read book Legal Frameworks for the Built Environment written by Jean Badman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law is a complex subject and has major impacts on the built environment and all those working in it. Law is seen as one of the strongest interdisciplinary links between the various professions; it is essential to have a clear understanding of how both statute and common law, as well as the legislative frameworks (statutory controls/policy and procedures), affect all the roles/areas throughout the built environment. This book will provide students with a broad understanding of the law and its applications, from disputes to land use.