Assignment must be written based in the UK (England, London) Context: Section 8 of the Landlord and tenant Act 1985 provides that it is an implied term of every letting to which the Act applies that the premises are fit for habitation. However, the law currently governing the management of social residential premises is varied and complex. Landlords must ensure that they accord with all prevailing legislation and also current (political) expectations. When undertaking an inspection of such property, the construction professional must be aware not only of the potential physical problems inherent in the structure, but must also have an understanding of the full range of legislative obligations placed upon the landlord and how these interrelate, and might affect the management of the asset. In this case, a housing association intends to purchase a small block of 1960s maisonettes, (in the UK - England, London) with a view to refurbishing and subsequently letting them. An acquisition survey would normally be undertaken and then advice given with regard to the viability of such an acquisition. Task: 1. Discuss and explain the most likely form of construction, and probable materials and service installations used. Consider how the fabric might have deteriorated or have been adapted, explaining how the integrity of the original structure and the health & amp; safety of the occupants might subsequently be affected. 2. Explain how the existing premises should currently be assessed with respect to fitness for residential letting. Contrast this approach with such assessments formerly undertaken under section 604 of the Housing Act 1985 and explain any additional obligations now placed upon the landlord. 3. Explain how the scope and provisions of the Housing Act 2004 interrelate with those of other current legislation. Your appraisal should consider, but need not be limited to; the Building Act 1984, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 part 3, the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. Submission format: The submission must be word processed in 12pt Arial font at 1 and half line spacing. References: Douglas, J – 2006 – ‘Building Adaptation’ – The publisher is Butterworth Heinemann Eley, P & amp; Worthington, J – 1984 – ‘Industrial Rehabilitation: The Use of Redundant Buildings for Small Enterprise’s – The publisher is Architectural Press, London Hollis, M – 1988 – ‘Surveying Buildings’, 4th Edition. – Publisher is RICS Books Highfield, D. – 1987 – ‘Rehabilitation and Re-Use of Old Buildings’ – Publisher is E and F.N. Spon, London Joyce, R – 1995 – ‘The CDM Regulations Explained’ – Thomas Telford Publications Alan Johnson – 1988 – Converting Old Buildings – David & amp; Charles Publishing Marsh, P – 1983 – ‘The Refurbishment of Commercial and Industrial Buildings’ – The publisher is Construction Press Mills, E D – 1994 – ‘Building Maintenance and Preservation: A guide for Design & amp; Management’, 2nd Edition – The publisher is Butterworth Heinemann