Law Society issues practice note for property solicitors on contaminated land

The Law Society has issued a practice note on contaminated land for all solicitors involved in property transactions.

The practice note covers:

• Introduction: who should read the note; what the issue is; professional conduct; the status of the note; terminology;
• Contaminated land: the contaminated land regime; radioactive contaminated land; liability for remediation of contaminated land;
• Conveyancing transatctions: steps to be taken when acting for the buyer, tenant or lender; steps to be taken when acting for the seller or landlord; remediation notices; unresolved contamination;
• Conveyancing – specific transactions: leases; mortgages; share sales and asset purchases;
• More information and products.

The practice note – the Law Society’s view of good practice in the area (but which is not legal advice) – can be viewed here.