Building on land to the rear of existing properties, usually in large residential gardens. This is sometimes seen as inappropriate because of access problems, overlooking/shadowing and preventing future comprehensive planning of the area.
Bailee
Bailee: Person who accepts property through a contract of bailment, from the bailor, and who has certain duties of care while the property remains in his possession.
Bailment
Bailment: Temporary transfer of goods by a bailor to a bailee (for example, for storage), after which the property is either returned to the bailor or disposed of according to the contract of bailment.
Barrister
Barrister: Specialist in litigation and advocacy who receives instructions from a solicitor. Barristers may not normally deal directly with members of the public.
BCAR 2014
BCAR 2014
BCMS
The Building Control Management System or BCMS (link is external) facilitates the electronic administration of building control matters.All statutory processes are handled by the local Building Control Authority via the BCMS.
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Beneficiary
Beneficiary: Person who receives a gift under a will, or for whose benefit property is held by an executor or trustee.
Best Practice
A way of delivering risk control practices which have been recognised by an authoritative body as cooperating with the law.
Bill of exchange
Bill of exchange: Written, signed instrument requiring the person to whom it is addressed to pay on demand (or on a future date) a fixed amount of money either to the person identified as payee or to anyone presenting the bill of exchange. A cheque is a form of bill of exchange.
