{"product_id":"legal-concepts-for-facility-managers-paperback-softback-9780470674741","title":"Legal Concepts for Facility Managers (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470674741","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLegal Concepts for Facility Managers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLinda Thomas-Mobley (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470674741, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 April 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 19 x 1.3 cm, 0.531 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegal Concepts for Facility Managers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacility management – as any profession encompassing multiple disciplines and integrating technology, people and physical space – is not only complicated but fraught with occasions to be exposed to various legal liabilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Successful facility managers need the ability to manage risk well. They must understand the various ways the built environment can malfunction, anticipate the most likely problems and protect the owner’s interest in such a way that the building can be safe for occupants yet productive for business purposes. The Facility Manager must therefore know the major tenets of risk avoidance, including knowledge of possible legal obstacles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLegal Concepts for Facility Managers\u003c\/i\u003e informs facility managers of their legal responsibilities and helps them avoid unnecessary exposure to liability. Each major legal theory is explained and illustrated with charts or case histories. Chapter discussion questions help students recall salient information and are also intended to be used as homework assignments or prompts for classroom discussions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e As with any legal textbook expressly written for professionals who are not in the practice of law, the objective of this book is to inform students about their legal responsibilities. This text is not intended for students preparing to practice the law. It can be used in any course that teaches built environment professionals how to avoid unnecessary exposure to legal liability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I FUNDAMENTALS 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 American Jurisprudence 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Definition 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Functions 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Sources of law 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Chapter summary 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Questions 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Law in Operation 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 A brief background on US courts 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Functions of the US legal system 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Chapter summary 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Questions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Legal Concepts 32\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Who are the players? 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Statutes 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Administrative laws 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Executive orders 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Common law 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Appeals 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Recording the common law 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 The United States Constitution 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Legal research 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 Useful legal theory 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.12 Legislation 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.13 Procedural and substantive laws 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.14 Chapter summary 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.15 Questions 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of Part I 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND THE LAW 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Property Law I: Rights 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 What is property? 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Property law 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Personal property for Facility Managers 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Property ownership 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Rights to real property 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Legal duties of the parties 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Chapter summary 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Questions 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Property Law II: Responsibilities 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Legal duty of care 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Americans with Disabilities Act 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Chapter summary 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Questions 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Environmental Law 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Historical perspective 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Complications with environmental law 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 The role of regulators 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Sources of environmental law 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 State laws 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Common violations 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Chapter summary 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Questions 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Tort Law 90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 What is a tort? 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Defenses to torts 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Premises liability 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Damages 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Chapter summary 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Questions 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Contract Law 108\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Defining contract law 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Autonomy to contract 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Built environment contracts 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Contract elements 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Statutes of fraud 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Other legal issues in contract law 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Contract interpretation 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Contractual duty 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 Preserving the risk assignment 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11 The property lease contract 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12 Additional contract concepts 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.13 Chapter summary 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.14 Questions 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Criminal Law 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Criminal procedure 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Facility management and crime 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Chapter summary 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Questions 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Employment Law 140\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Employment statutory law overview 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Independent contractors 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Labor law 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Chapter summary 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Questions 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Emerging Legal Issues 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Environmental justice 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 The Construction Manager 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Project delivery systems 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Surety bonds 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Design bid build 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Design build 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Construction Manager at risk 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Construction Manager, agent 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.10 Integrated Project Delivery 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.11 Design services 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.12 Evidence laws and their impact on facility management 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.13 Chapter summary 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.14 Questions 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of Part II 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III APPLICATION 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Responsibilities of the Facility Manager 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Professional services 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Chapter summary 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Questions 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 The Professional Facility Manager and the Law 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Health and safety management 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Physical security issues 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Vicarious liability 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Premises liability litigation 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Chapter summary 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Questions 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Risk Management 220\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Risk management 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Conflict avoidance 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Insurance 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Chapter summary 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Questions 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of Part III 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCases 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 243\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: 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