The Upper Tribunal (“UT”) has confirmed in the recent case of Almacantar Centre Point Nominee No 1 Ltd and another v de Valk and others [2025] UKUT 298 (LC) that qualifying leaseholders are not liable for the costs of replacing unsafe cladding, no matter when it was installed.
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Leaseholders in blocks of flats can find themselves navigating a legal maze when it comes to making structural changes.
As a block manager, you’re responsible for more than just collecting service charges and arranging repairs.
From unauthorised alterations and subletting through to non-payment of service charges or nuisance behaviour, issues can quickly escalate if not handled correctly.
In this article, JB Leitch look at some of the key developments around building safety and their implications.
Rising construction costs, economic uncertainty and unexpected issues can put pressure on even the most carefully planned budgets.
In the event of a fire, fire doors help protect escape routes and support fire compartmentation slowing the spread of fire.
In property management, delivering reliable heating and hot water is a fundamental part of what makes a building liveable.
The Supreme Court recently confirmed the scope of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Defective Premises Act 1972.
These decisions also clarify why a retrospective reach of certain provisions in the BSA is vital in fulfilling a core objective of the BSA.