Leaseholders' court victory over fire safety costs
Original Article Summary
The Court of Appeal ruling could have implications for who bears the costs of building safety.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Court of Appeal ruled that building owners/developers cannot charge leaseholders for fire safety remediation costs where defects were discovered before 2022, establishing retrospective application of the Building Safety Act.
Investor Relevance
Critical for leasehold apartment investors and developers as it shifts fire safety remediation costs away from leaseholders to building owners/developers, affecting both liability exposure and investment values in affected buildings.
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