Statutory recourse for defects: the DPA
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The term ‘fitness for habitation’ has been interpreted by the courts, for example:
In Rendlesham Estates v Barr Ltd, the court concluded that for a dwelling to be fit for habitation within the meaning of the Act, it must, on completion (without any remedial works being carried out):
be capable of occupation...
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