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In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, which claimed 72 lives, the UK government has undertaken significant measures to address the systemic failures that contributed to the disaster. This year, several key...more
Section 124 of the Building Safety Act allows the First Tier Tribunal to make remediation contribution orders (“RCOs”) where it considers it “just and equitable” to do so....more
As we look ahead to 2025, several key areas within the real estate sector are poised to see an uptick in disputes. This report outlines ten pressing issues that property owners, occupiers, developers and investors should be...more
As we approach the end of 2024, several legal and economic developments are coming to a head for condominiums. From a key statutory deadline and long-awaited court rulings to an imploding market for older condominium units,...more
1. DOES A D & B CONTRACTOR HAVE TO CHECK THE ER DESIGN? A design and build contractor may agree to complete the design of a project but does that responsibility extend to checking the design in the Employer's...more
The new UK government has leapt out of the starting blocks at full pace in terms of promises of reform, a rental revolution and a planning shake-up. So what is coming down the line in terms of new legislation over the next...more
Welcome to the latest edition of Overriding Interest. Inside this issue: - New Joiners - Articles of Interest - Events - Case Reports...more
Over six months has passed since many of the principal measures in the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) came into force on 1 October 2023 in what was one of the most comprehensive reforms of building safety legislation in the...more
In this article, we discuss the key findings from the UK government’s response to the consultation on its new powers to impose a ‘Building Safety Levy’ (“Levy”) under the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA 2022”)....more
1. "Smash & grab" claim + true value claim = one adjudication dispute, or two? A subcontractor resisting enforcement of an adjudication award claimed that the adjudicator had exceeded their jurisdiction....more
Historically, the United Kingdom has lagged behind the likes of Dubai, South Florida, New York, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore in the branded residences space, as us Brits have tended to prefer traditional house living. However,...more
The Building Safety Act 2022 (the “Act”) ushered in a comprehensive and rigorous building safety regime, particularly affecting certain residential buildings classified as “higher-risk building”....more
The enactment of the Building Safety Act 2022 (the “Act”) in the United Kingdom brings about significant changes to building safety regulations. While the Act primarily aims to enhance building safety standards, it also...more
The responsible actors scheme – which requires residential property developers to agree to remediate fire safety defects in relevant buildings, or face being barred from securing planning permission or building control...more
On June 9, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 154, which substantially modifies statutory safety and reserve requirements previously enacted in response to the collapse of the Champlain Towers South...more
On June 9, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 154 (SB 154, also known as the “Glitch Bill”), which previously passed unanimously in both chambers of the Florida legislature in early May....more
The United Kingdom's Building Safety Act 2022 introduces a new regulatory regime affecting higher-risk buildings. Developers, owners, landlords and contractors of high-rise buildings are among those to be affected by changes...more
The United Kingdom’s Building Safety Act 2022 introduces a new regulatory regime affecting higher-risk buildings. Developers, owners, landlords and contractors of high-rise buildings are among those to be affected by changes...more
Contributing Factors to Condo Terminations - A Blog Series - On June 9, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 154 (“SB 154”) into law. This was the highly anticipated “glitch bill” to address technical issues with...more
The first provisions of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) came into force on 28 June 2022 and the remainder are expected to be implemented by October 2023. The BSA introduces a new regime governing the design, construction,...more
On June 24, 2021, we witnessed one of the most disturbing events in recent memory. A residential condominium building in Surfside partially collapsed overnight leaving 98 people dead and the surviving residents without a...more
The Building Safety Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. This marked the end of a long journey through Parliament for a Bill that was published in response to the Grenfell Tower fire and the 2018 report of Dame...more
On May 26, 2022 — nearly a year after the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South—Florida enacted new legislation to address safety concerns for condominiums and cooperative buildings with the passage of Senate Bill 4-D....more
The Building Safety Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. This marks the end of a long journey through Parliament for a Bill that was published in response to the Grenfell Tower fire and the 2018 report of Dame...more
The tragic collapse of the Champlain Tower South Condominium brought a renewed sense of urgency to older condominiums facing a difficult dilemma: spend significantly on restoration, or accept the risks involved with living in...more