Building Safety Act amends introduced in new remediation bill
Summary
The government has introduced amendments to the Building Safety Act through the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill, aiming to speed up remediation of buildings with unsafe cladding in England. The bill proposes stronger enforcement powers, including criminal liabilities, financial penalties, a new register for medium-rise residential buildings, and clearer routes for leaseholders and third parties to drive or complete remediation.
Why it matters
This is highly relevant to residential property surveyors because it affects how cladding risk, remediation status and building safety issues are identified, reported and interpreted in practice. It may also influence due diligence on affected blocks, particularly where remediation progress, compliance and valuation risk are material.
Key points
- New bill aims to accelerate remediation for around 12,000 residents.
- Freeholders could face criminal penalties for failing to identify and fix unsafe cladding issues.
- First-tier Tribunal fines for non-compliance with a Remediation Order could reach £500,000.
- A new register of medium-rise residential buildings in England will be created, with penalties for non-registration.
- FRAEWs will be used to determine whether remediation is required.
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