Cladding bill to make it easier for contractors to sue manufacturers
Summary
New legislation has been introduced that would make it easier for contractors and developers who have paid to replace unsafe cladding to recover those costs from product manufacturers. The Building Safety (Remediation of Unsafe Cladding etc) Bill is intended to support cost recovery linked to remediation work.
Why it matters
This is relevant to residential property surveyors because it affects the wider remediation landscape for unsafe cladding and may influence liability, claims and project delivery on affected buildings. Surveyors involved in defect identification, remediation advice or due diligence may need to be aware of the potential shift in recovery routes.
Key points
- The Bill would help contractors and developers sue manufacturers for cladding remediation costs.
- It relates to unsafe cladding replacement work already carried out.
- The legislation was introduced to Parliament on 14 October.
- It sits within the broader building safety and remediation framework.
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