Legal updates and additional regulations have been brought in to improve safety and accountability, and to ensure building risks are better understood and managed.
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The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 came into force on the 6th April 2026, introducing new duties for those responsible for certain blocks of flats.
Safety oversight, resident communication and compliance management are now central parts of running a residential block.
In this article, JB Leitch look at some of the key developments around building safety and their implications.
The Supreme Court recently confirmed the scope of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Defective Premises Act 1972.
The team at specialist property solicitors JB Leitch look at both legislative progress and notable case law in the sphere of building safety.
Fire safety signs are a legal requirement in most residential buildings, but they can be overlooked.
Health and safety compliance is vital for the comfort and safety of residents, but also for the legal protection of directors and officers
The question of who is responsible for the maintenance and repair of flat front doors for ensuring fire safety is a question that arises often.
Health and Safety is a top priority for any Property Manager or Residents’ Management Company (RMC) Director.