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Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 May 2018. It was answered by Heather Wheeler (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 May 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

High Rise Flats: Vauxhall

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to ensure that (a) leaseholders at Malt House and Palm House in Vauxhall constituency and (b) other leaseholders do not have to pay for recladding of their blocks built by Bellway Homes.

Answer

We have made clear that building owners should do all they can to protect leaseholders from costs relating to interim measures and cladding remediation – either funding it themselves or looking at ways to recoup the costs such as insurance claims, warranties or legal action.

It is important that leaseholders are able to access specialist advice to understand their rights. The Government announced on 4 December that the Department is providing additional funding to the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE), who provide free, initial and tailored advice to those affected, including a dedicated advice line and outreach to ensure they are aware of their rights and are supported to understand the terms of their leases.

The Department is keeping the situation for leaseholders under review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
139934
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fees and charges Leasehold Fire prevention Insulation Vauxhall High rise flats
Link
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