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Written question asked by Neil Coyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2025 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 7 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

High Rise Flats: Fire Prevention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether freeholders are liable for insurance costs for leaseholders if court ordered safety works are not completed in time.

Answer

The terms of individual leases determine when freeholders can pass on insurance costs to leaseholders. This remains the case even if there is a delay to remediating the building.

We are pushing for faster remediation as set out in the Remediation Acceleration Plan. We also intend to make it a criminal offence, and apply civil sanctions, against those who fail to remediate their unsafe buildings - including freeholders. Freeholders who delay works can expect swift and robust enforcement action from regulators, with the full support of government.

We remain committed to ensuring residents have access to information regarding their buildings insurance and can challenge unreasonable costs. Under the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act we are making sure landlords provide leaseholders with information about their building’s insurance.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
43074
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Leasehold Fire prevention Insurance High rise flats
Link
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