Building Safety Bill – the occupation phase of residential buildings explained

Examines provisions of the Building Safety Bill 2020 concerning the occupation phase of residential buildings. Reviews key measures relating to higher-risk buildings, the definition of "residents", the duties imposed on the "accountable person" and the residents themselves, and t...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bright, SJ
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Sweet and Maxwell 2021
Description
Summary:Examines provisions of the Building Safety Bill 2020 concerning the occupation phase of residential buildings. Reviews key measures relating to higher-risk buildings, the definition of "residents", the duties imposed on the "accountable person" and the residents themselves, and the rules on access to dwellings. Discusses the recovery of costs for building safety measures, and the complexities of the Bill's application to mixed-use buildings.