Answer to Question #321044 in Law for Lora

Question

Moorish Finds Ltd are a growing company importing furniture and textiles from Morocco. Demand for their products has increased dramatically and they need to move from their small industrial site to larger premises. They find a suitable warehouse owned by C J Corker Ltd. The owners assure them that the premises have been well maintained and are ready to use, so a price is agreed and the purchase is completed.

6 weeks later, Moorish Finds Ltd receive a letter from the Health and Safety Executive stating that as the new owners of the warehouse they have 28 days to comply with an improvement notice originally issued to C J Corker Ltd. The safety improvements are going to cost around £50,000.

Question - Advise Moorish Finds Ltd on the legal implications of their contact with C J Corker Ltd and explain the possible remedies available to them.