Cladding bill met with sceptical reception from industry and campaigners
Summary
The article reports that proposed cladding legislation has been met with a mixed response, with tougher legal duties and penalties welcomed by some industry figures and campaigners. However, others считают the measures insufficient and argue that the proposals do not go far enough to address the wider cladding and building safety crisis.
Why it matters
Cladding and building safety remain central issues for residential property surveyors assessing risk, defects and marketability in affected buildings. Any change to legal duties or penalties may influence remediation expectations, liability, and the advice surveyors give to clients.
Key points
- Proposed cladding legislation includes tougher legal duties and penalties.
- Some industry and campaign groups welcomed the direction of travel.
- Critics argue the legislation does not go far enough.
- The issue remains tied to wider building safety concerns.
Organisations:
Building Magazine
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