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Written question asked by Ruth Cadbury (Labour) on Thursday, 23 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 (named day). It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Flats: Fire Prevention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what protections are available for leaseholders living in buildings below 11 metres in regards to the costs of remediation work for fire safety faults, and if he will make a statement.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the answers I gave to Questions UIN 163922 and UIN 163923 on 21 March 2023. I also refer the Hon. Member to the oral statement on 14 March 2023 and to my oral answer on 27 March 2023 (Official Report, HC, Volume 730, Column 646).

The Government has retrospectively extended the limitation period under Section 1 of the Defective Premises Act 1972 enabling legal action against developers and contractors where works completed in the last 30 years made a dwelling not 'fit for habitation'. It also enables parties to bring civil claims against manufacturers of defective or mis-sold products or if there is a breach of regulations, where these products have caused or contributed to a dwelling being 'not fit for habitation'.

Any leaseholders concerned about works being proposed in their building can seek free information and advice from The Leasehold Advisory Service, funded by the department.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
172427
Session
2022-23
Related items
Building Safety
Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Parliamentary proceedings
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Buildings: Fire Prevention
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Written questions
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Buildings: Fire Prevention
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Costs Leasehold Fire prevention Flats Safety Repairs and maintenance
Link
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