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The impact of the Building Safety Act on RTMs and RMCs, and what is the benefit of a Building Safety Director?

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) was established to reform building safety legislation, which will in turn enhance…

Your fire door or mine?

Flat front doors have been a source of contention for many years but since 23 January 2023, after…

Building Safety and Waking watch costs – A consideration of when they may be unreasonably incurred

The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has had a significant impact on fire safety which…

First remediation order awarded, what can be learnt?

Managing agents, RMC directors, leaseholders and freeholders are having to familiarise themselves with the new Building Safety Act…

Stain v Richmond – a cautionary tale for service charge recovery

The recent case of H Stain Ltd v Richmond [2021] shows just how vital it is to understanding…

Defending an Appointment of Manager application

If a leaseholder feels their block is not being managed properly, he or she can apply to the…