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Occupier's Liability Guidance - Coggle Diagram
Occupier's Liability Guidance
Occupancy duty
State of the premises
What is a premises?
Who is an occupier?
Is the Claimant a lawful visitor?
OLA 1957
What is the duty?
What precautionary steps are required by the occupier
What factors may indicate breach?
What precautionary steps are required of occupier in relation to children or skilled visitors?
Has the occupier taken these steps? If not, what might indicate breach of duty?
Can the occupier discharge that duty?
Warning signs
Work undertaken by independent contractors
Do any defences apply?
Claim: personal injury and property damage
Is the claimant a 'non-visitor'?
OLA 1984
What conditions need to be satisfied in order for duty to be owed?
What is the duty?
Warning signs
Can the occupier discharge that duty?
Do any defences apply?
Claim: personal injury only