8 February 2023 Blog Building Safety - Remediation Orders Our building safety blogs over the last few weeks have explained what, if any, contributions can be sought from a landlord from leaseholders for remedial works for cladding and building safety risks where these work are required to be undertaken to buildings which are at least 11 metres or 5 storeys high and contain at least two dwellings. However, what happens if the landlord does not undertake the necessary cladding or building safety risk works? Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
2 February 2023 Blog Qualifying leases (Part 4) - what are landlord and leaseholder certificates? To explain landlord and leaseholder certificates, it is worth a reminder that: A building safety risk is set out in the Building Safety Act as a “risk to the safety of people in or about the building arising from the spread of fire or structural failure”; and Landlords will be required to pay for all costs for building safety risks where the Landlord as ‘involved’ in the works and/or they meet a certain financial threshold. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
25 January 2023 Blog Qualifying leases (Part 3) - when can a contribution be sought for building safety risk remedial works? Leaseholders may be required to contribute to the cost of remedying a building safety risk. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
23 January 2023 Blog 23 January 2023 - Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 come into force Today (23 January 2023) the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 come into force. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
17 January 2023 Blog Qualifying leases (Part 2) - what is a building safety risk and when do landlords have to pay for works to address the risks? The construction market is familiar with the need for cladding remediation works, however the Building Safety Act relates to more than just cladding. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
10 January 2023 Blog Qualifying leases (Part 1) - what are they and what do they mean in terms of cladding remedial works? The Building Safety Act introduces leaseholder protections for leaseholders with a qualifying lease (sections 118-120 and Schedule 8). These protections came into force on 28 June 2022 and were a very late addition to the Building Safety Act. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
9 January 2023 News New year, new hires for Mills & Reeve’s Oxford office William Downing and Dominic Jones join the firm’s partnership to strengthen and grow Mills & Reeve’s recently opened office in Oxford. Bookmark this page 2 min read
21 December 2022 Blog Your guide to the Building Safety Act 2022 The Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 has been the catalyst for one of, probably the most, important piece of legislation in my time as a construction lawyer – the Building Safety Act 2022 (‘the Act’). Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
14 December 2022 Blog Climate change clauses - NEC Option X29 and the Chancery Lane Project The recent COP27 summit has served as a stark reminder of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work towards net zero. With the built environment and the construction industry contributing significantly towards greenhouse gas emissions, it is critical that carbon emissions are considered from the outset of any project, particularly at contract stage when setting and agreeing requirements. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
13 December 2022 Blog Government energy efficiency funding and guidance for schools and colleges The government has announced additional funding and published guidance to help schools and colleges to increase energy efficiency. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
7 December 2022 Blog Building Safety: additional duties of the responsible person from 23 January 2023 For those responsible persons operating in England regulations coming into force on 23 January 2023 place additional responsibilities on them Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
30 November 2022 Blog Building Safety Levy Consultation - Part 2 In July 2021 we blogged about the launch of a consultation the building safety levy. Well now the government has launched another consultation in relation to the levy Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read