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Krishma Patel and Stefan Liberadzki consider when damp and mould disrepair is actionable, among other questions.

This training session will cover the following topics:

What is damp and mould disrepair?
When is it actionable?
Is there a limitation period?
Is it the tenant’s fault, and how important is causation more generally?
What is it worth?

About the speakers

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Krishma Patel

42 Bedford Row Chambers

Krishma is an established civil practitioner whose work covers personal injury, clinical negligence, social housing, landlord and tenant and employment. She also has experience dealing with sensitive disclosure issues in family law cases.

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Stefan Liberadzki

42 Bedford Row Chambers

Stefan has a well-established practice in employment, housing and landlord & tenant law. His clients range from individuals to local authorities and multinational businesses. Stefan offers straightforward and practical advice, and a thorough and measured approach to litigation.

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