Legal Frameworks for the Built Environment

This book provides the broad understanding of legislative frameworks, statutory controls, policies and procedures, as well as of the law and its applications, that is essential to all built environment professionals. 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.