S.L. 623.6 Art. 20Onus of proof. Arbitration.      Cap. 387.

(1) The developer shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the construction activity will not result in damage to contiguous properties, including damage that may result from the infiltration of water.

(2) Any dispute regarding building construction, not being one in connection with a claim for personal injuries, but being a dispute arising from damage to third party property resulting from construction activity on a contiguous site shall be referred to arbitration. The rules contained in the Arbitration Act or made

THIRD PARTY PROPERTY

thereunder relating to mandatory arbitration shall apply:

Provided that:

(a) the damage incurred by the third party does not impair the stability of his property nor endangers its users; or

(b) the cost of damages being claimed by the third party does not exceed one million euro (€1,000,000).