Legal Concepts for Facility Managers : Wiley Blackwell : 9780470674741 : 0470674741 : 11 Apr 2014 : Legal Concepts for Facility Managers Facility 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. 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. Legal Concepts for Facility Managers informs facility managers of their legal responsibilities and helps them avoid unnecessary exposure to liability. Each major legal theory is explained and illustra