Drainage issues in residential conveyancing

Drainage issues can present challenges for property practitioners, particularly where responsibilities are unclear or regulatory requirements have evolved.

This webinar will examine the key rules governing drains, sewers and private drainage systems, helping practitioners understand the legal framework and the issues that may arise when advising clients on property transactions and development.

Topics covered include:

• Responsibility for maintenance of drains and sewers
• Sustainable Urban Drainage
• Build-over and build-near agreements: potential impact of the Transfer of Private Sewers Regulations 2011
• Properties without mains drainage :general binding rules implemented by the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016