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Written question asked by Gareth Bacon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Freehold: Insolvency

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the risks to leaseholders in circumstances where a freeholder becomes insolvent and building safety remediation costs remain outstanding or unfunded.

Answer

The Department recognises the difficulties freeholder insolvency can cause for leaseholders, especially where building safety risks are present.

In 11m+ residential buildings, developers can still be held responsible via the developer remediation contract and both developers and former owners can be pursued through a remediation contribution order.

Government funding is provided for cladding remediation works and in some circumstances applications may be made for these funds even after a freeholder has become insolvent.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10232
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Buildings Insolvency Freehold Safety Repairs and maintenance
Link
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