Category: building law

Risk and Harm: Remediation Orders Through the Lens of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System – Falcon Chambers

Posted June 13th, 2024 in building law, chambers articles, health & safety, housing, news, repairs by sally

‘Prior to the coming into force of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“the BSA 2022”), local authorities already had the ability to take enforcement action in respect of residential premises where there was a hazard in relation to fire by virtue of Part I, Chapter I of the Housing Act 2004 (“the HA 2004”). Now, local authorities are among a class of interested persons who may apply for remediation orders under section 123 of the BSA 2022. What does a comparison of the two remedies say about how the First-Tier Tribunal should exercise their discretion in respect of remediation orders?’

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Falcon Chambers, 13th May 2024

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JCT DB 2024 – a bit of ‘give and take’ on contractor design liability – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 14th, 2024 in building law, construction industry, contracts, duty of care, news by tracey

‘The standard of care to be expected of a contractor in terms of design liability has been toughened up in the updated Design and Build contract by the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), but the latest version has also made clear that contractors will not have fitness for purpose obligations imposed on them.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th May 2024

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Improvement notices under s.12 Housing Act 2004 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 8th, 2024 in building law, fire, health & safety, housing, local government, news, repairs by tracey

‘The First Tier Tribunal recently considered the use of Improvement Notices under s.12 of Housing Act 2004 to address concerns regarding the fire safety of residential property containing cladding similar to that present on Grenfell Tower. Archie Maddan analyses its ruling.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2024

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Remediation orders – landlords beware – Tanfield Chambers

Posted May 3rd, 2024 in building law, chambers articles, housing, landlord & tenant, news, repairs by sally

‘Spur House is the latest FTT decision on remediation orders. It adds to the tally a fifth case (after the Leigham Court Road, Orchard House, Centrillion Point and Space Apartments). Robert Bowker focuses on just three key features of the case followed by three take-away points.’

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Tanfield Chambers, 26th April 2024

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Building Safety Act amendments re Tribunal appointed managers – Tanfield Chambers

Posted May 3rd, 2024 in building law, chambers articles, housing, landlord & tenant, news, tribunals by sally

‘Timothy Polli KC, Carl Fain, and Katie Gray discuss what the rules are in the LTA 1987 amendments, as well as the issues that arise between FTT appointed managers and Regulator- appointment special measures managers.’

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Tanfield Chambers, 19th April 2024

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Di Bari v Avon Ground Rents – Space Apartments, London N22 – a new case on remediation orders – Tanfield Chambers

Posted May 2nd, 2024 in building law, chambers articles, leases, news, repairs by sally

‘This decision follows on from the Tribunal’s decisions in Waite v Kedai (Leigham Court Road), Culpin v Stockwood(Orchard House) and Mistry v Wallace (Centrillion Point). The decision is an important addition to the growing case law.’

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Tanfield Chambers, 5th April 2024

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‘Second staircases’ to be mandatory for new buildings above 18m in England – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 8th, 2024 in building law, construction industry, health & safety, housing, news by tracey

‘Property developers in England have been given much-needed clarity on the “second staircase” rule, after the government confirmed the requirement of two staircases for new residential buildings over 18 metres in height.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th April 2024

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New legislation simplifies UK Construction Industry Scheme scope – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 11th, 2024 in building law, construction industry, landlord & tenant, news, taxation by tracey

‘New rules outlined today are designed to simplify a UK tax regime that applies when tenants carry out certain construction works and where payment is made by landlords.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th March 2024

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Spotlight on Construction Law – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 11th, 2024 in building law, construction industry, local government, news by tracey

‘It has been a busy year in the construction industry, write David Owens, Rachel Murray-Smith and Helen Arthur, with some standout legislative changes, including in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022, and the Government issuing a significant paper in respect of behaviours relating to PFI contracts.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th March 2024

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Councils warn of impact of proposed Building Safety Levy on s106 contributions – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 8th, 2024 in building law, housing, local government, news, repairs by sally

‘The Government’s proposed Building Safety Levy could damage the delivery through section 106 agreements of affordable housing and infrastructure, and leave homeowners and councils footing the bill for building defects.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th March 2024

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Remediation Orders: What you need to know – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 19th, 2024 in building law, housing, landlord & tenant, local government, news, repairs by tracey

‘Joe Walker and Helen Arthur explain what a remediation order is and look at two recent cases to see how the First-Tier Tribunal has interpreted the framework for these.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 16th February 2024

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Building Safety Act requires rethink of SPV risk arrangements – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 8th, 2024 in building law, construction industry, health & safety, housing, news by tracey

‘Organisations using specially set up companies – special purpose vehicles, or SPVs – to deliver new UK housing schemes have been urged to plan ahead for the increased potential exposure to liability they may face under the Building Safety Act.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th January 2024

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Hitting the high spots: 2023 in construction law – Atkin Chambers

Posted January 4th, 2024 in building law, chambers articles, construction industry, news by sally

‘In an article published today by Building Magazine, Rupert Choat KC looks at the legal highlights of 2023 in construction law, which include a case on a high-up viewing platform and a new regime for high-rise residences.’

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Atkin Chambers, 18th December 2023

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Courts will continue to shape building safety law in 2024 – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 4th, 2024 in building law, construction industry, health & safety, news by sally

‘Construction companies should expect the courts in England and Wales to be sympathetic to building safety claims in 2024.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd January 2024

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Hippersley – an important point – Tanfield Chambers

Posted December 18th, 2023 in building law, chambers articles, health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, news, repairs by sally

‘Robert Bowker and Pauline Lam (Russell Cooke) examine the Upper Tribunal’s decision in Adriatic Land 5 Limited v The Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point [2023] UKUT 271 (LC).’

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Tanfield Chambers, 16th November 2023

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Newham v Chaplair: the lessons to be learned – Local Government Lawyer

Posted December 1st, 2023 in building law, fines, fire, health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, local government, news, repairs, sentencing by tracey

‘Archie Maddan explains what was involved in the first successful prosecution of a tower block owner for failure to remove flammable cladding.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 30th November 2023

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Developer who ignored listed building notice hit with £80k fine – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 22nd, 2023 in building law, enforcement notices, fines, housing, local government, news, planning by sally

‘A developer who neglected a listed mansion has been found guilty of ignoring a listed building notice for five years following a prosecution brought by Liverpool City Council.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 21st November 2023

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Silica: A Forgotten Mineral? – Ropewalk Chambers

Posted November 14th, 2023 in building law, health & safety, industrial injuries, news, personal injuries by sally

‘According to the HSE:

Silica is a natural substance found in varying amounts in most rocks, sand and clay. For example, sandstone contains more than 70% silica, whereas granite might contain 15-30%. Silica is also a major constituent of construction materials such as bricks, tiles, concrete and mortar.

In other words, silica is virtually ubiquitous in quarrying, mining and in building materials.’

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Ropwalk Chambers, 9th October 2023

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The Building Safety Act 2022 – Is there an obligation on landlords to pay for remediation costs? – Falcon Chambers

Posted November 9th, 2023 in building law, health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, leases, news, repairs by sally

‘Since the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force, with its Schedule 8 prohibition on landlords recovering service charge for certain cladding and other defect remediation works, the Government has produced and updated guidance for leaseholders on whether they would have to pay for remediation and whether remediation works would be done. Some of that guidance does not sit easily with the effect of the Act, however.’

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Falcon Chambers, 9th October 2023

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The Crisis after the Crisis: Relevance of the BSA to RAAC – Falcon Chambers

Posted November 9th, 2023 in building law, chambers articles, construction industry, health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, news by sally

‘Reinforced autoclave aerated concrete (“RAAC”) has received considerable press attention recently. In short, this is a lightweight material which was used in the construction of floors and walls between the 1950s and 1990s. RAAC has a lifespan of about 30 years and has received national attention recently following the collapse of a panel in a school which was previously thought to be “non-critical”. RAAC has been identified in schools, hospitals and even in the Houses of Parliament.’

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Falcon Chambers, 2nd October 2023

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