Also in Building Safety Act 2022
Further Debate over Schedule 8
In his article, Andrew Butler analyses the Upper Tribunal’s decision in Almacantar Centre Point v de Valk [2025] UKUT 298 (LC), shedding light on the…
The Concept of Association in the Building Safety Act 2022
Key Points • The concept of association is central to the BSA 2022’s mission of holding those responsible for the construction of unsafe buildings to…
Retrospective Service Charge Protection under Schedule 8 of the Building Safety Act 2022
The Court of Appeal has just handed down its decisions in the case of Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership [2025] EWCA Civ…
Supreme Court Hands Down Landmark BSA Decision in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21.
Case Name, reference & Bailii link URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21 https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKSC/2025/21.html In the first…
Case Chasers Podcast Episode 4
Ian Quayle recently reconvened with Andrew Butler KC from Tanfield Chambers for another captivating discussion on the Case Chasers podcast by Property…
After Grenfell
Phase 2 of the Grenfell inquiry report was published in September. Ian Quayle considers its implications for property practitioners. The recent…
Recent Case Highlights Upper Tribunal's Approach to Interpreting the BSA
In this article, Ian Quayle explores a recent Upper Tribunal decision on the Building Safety Act (BSA), focusing on leaseholders’ protection from…
Re-visiting Higher-Risk Buildings
The Report into the Grenfell Tower Inquiry called for a review of the definition of Higher Risk Buildings. In this article, Andrew Butler KC explores…
The Accountables: Duties, Higher-Risk Buildings, and Principal Accountable Persons
This article examines the responsibilities of Accountable Persons (APs) and Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) as defined under the Building Safety…
Claims Under the Defective Premises Act 1972 (“DPA”) in the Light of the Building Safety Act 2024 (“BSA”)
Wilson Horne considers the case of BDW Trading Ltd v URS Corp Ltd [2023] in relation to the good prospects of recovery of losses for defects in the…
The Evolution of Remediation Contribution Orders
This article is adapted from a talk given by Timothy Polli KC and Katie Gray on 7 February 2024 Introduction Remediation Contribution Orders (“RCOs”)…
Resident (and Commercial) Evil(s): Mixed-Use Buildings & HRBs
Hugh Rowan, Barrister, and Sam Madge-Wyld explore the application of the BSA 2022 to mixed-use buildings, concentrating on defining Higher-Risk…
The Limitation Game
Andrew Butler KC delves into the extension of time limits for building safety claims under Section 135 of the Building Safety Act 2022, covering…
Remediation Orders – Is the FTT Being Consistent?
Robert Bowker takes a look at the take-away points from the recent decision by the FTT in Vista Tower (CAM/26UH/HYI/2022/004). The full decision is…
Lehner v Lant Street Management Company Limited
Ian Quayle considers an important case providing some useful guidance on the application of Schedule 8 of the BSA 2022. Case name, reference and…
Remediation Contribution Orders Case - Triathlon Homes
Tim Polli KC, Tanfield Chambers, discusses the recent FTT judgment in Triathlon Homes v SVDP and Get Living [2024]. A copy of t he full judgment is…
Building Safety Act - Case Chasers
Ian Quayle recently engaged in a discussion with Andrew Butler KC from Tanfield Chambers. This captivating conversation was showcased on the Case…
BSA 2022 – The Law Society Guidance
Ian Quayle delves into the Building Safety Act 2022, addressing its challenges in reception due to drafting issues and conveying the Law Society's…
Adriatic Land 5 Limited v The Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point [2023] UKUT 271 (LC)
Ella Grodzinski examines the recent legal proceedings in the case of Adriatic Land 5 Limited v Leaseholders at Hippersley Point, highlighting its…
Loophole in the BSA closed by the Levelling Up & Regeneration Act 2023
Article contributed by Tanfield Chamber The Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 received the Royal Assent on 26th October 2023. The government has…
The Building Safety Act – Early Reflections
Article contributed by Andrew Butler KC, Tanfield Chambers Andrew Butler KC reflects on the effect to date of the Building Safety Act 2022 “Too early…
Demystifying The Building Safety Act 2022: 45 Essential Questions Answered
Howden Insurance UK recently hosted a webinar with Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training to provide some “nuts and bolts” practical guidance on the Building…
PII vs Conveyancing and the Building Safety Act 2022
Article contributed by Jenny Screech, Howdens. If you mention the words “Building Safety Act” to a legal professional the responses seem to range from…
Western Beach Apartment v Leaseholders: Fire Safety, Lease Variations and Remedies Under the Building Safety Act
Article contributed by Robert Bowker and Greg Barnbrook Robert Bowker and Greg Barnbrook review the implications of the Western Beach Apartment case…
Cladding Remediation and Related Costs Recovery – A New Case in the FTT
Article contributed by Robert Bowker and Jeremy Weaver of Tanfield Chambers Robert Bowker and Jeremy Weaver, an associate director at Bradys…
2-4 Leigham Court Road
Article contributed by Ian Quayle 2-4 Leigham Court Road LON/ooAY/HYI/2022/0005 & 0016 As identified by Rob Bowker and Pauline Lam concerning the…
Remediation Order - BSA 2022
Article contributed by Robert Bowker and Pauline Lam Robert Bowker and Pauline Lam (Russell Cooke) discuss a recent case concerning a property at 2-4…
BSA 2022 - Property Transaction Forms
The Building Safety Act 2022 is causing many problems for transactional property lawyers. Most of the common problem issues have already been examined…
The BSA – Faulty Workmanship?
Article contributed by Piers Harrison Tanfield Chambers Piers Harrison looks at the BSA: some things that definitely do not work, some that seem not…
Making an Application for a Remediation Contribution Order (RCO)
Article Contributed by James Fieldsend, Tanfield Chambers Overview Section 124 BSA (Building Safety Act) 2022 gives to the First-tier Tribunal…
All Change! Landlord Certificate and Leaseholder Deed of Certificate
Article contributed by Andrew Butler KC, Tanfield Chambers In this article: “the 711 Regs” means the Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections)…
Leaseholder Causes of Action: Key Points for Busy Practitioners
Article contributed by Hugh Rowan, Tanfield Chambers The Building Safety Act 2022 (‘BSA’) has fortified leaseholder’s positions in a number of ways…
Limitations on Recovery of Remediation Costs Through the Service Charge: Schedule 8
Article contributed by Daniel Dovar, Tanfield Chambers Introduction The BSA (Building Safety Act) both compels landlords to remediate through implied…
Qualifying Leases: Before You Buy
Article contributed by Richard Miller, Tanfield Chambers Most of the protections for leaseholders of flats in relevant buildings in Part 5 and…
A Surveyor’s Perspective on the Building Safety Act
Article contributed by James Brooks, Novello Chartered Surveyors Over the last 6 months, I have been on a ‘CPD roadshow’ meeting nearly 300 solicitors…
Leasehold Flats - The 11m Height Rule
Article contributed by Zahrah Aullybocus, Nexa Law Leasehold Flats – Buildings Under the 11m Height: What Are the Considerations and Risks? The…
Litigating Remediation Contribution Orders
Article contributed by Robert Bowker, Tanfield Chambers Disinterested Persons? Who Will Apply and Who Will Pay for Remediation and Remediation…
Certification Requirements and Conveyancing: Dealing With the Blunt End of the Building Safety Act
Article contributed by Sara Jabbari, Tanfield Chambers Introduction It is fast approaching the first anniversary of Part 5 and Schedule 8 to the…
Certification Requirements and Conveyancing: Dealing with the Blunt End of the Building Safety Act - Part 1
Article contributed by Sara Jabbari, Tanfield Chambers. Certification Requirements and Conveyancing: dealing with the Blunt End of the Building Safety…
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