In what circumstances will a municipality be liable for failing to properly inspect the foundations of residential premises?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from Brewer Bros. et al. v. Canada (Attorney General), 1990 CanLII 8015 (FC):
In Anns v. Merton, the municipality had failed to inspect the construction of residential premises to ensure the foundations were constructed in accordance with approved plans. The action was by lessees of the residential premises aggrieved when the walls in their homes began to crack and the floors began to slope.
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