May 2024
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Building Safety
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The Earl of Lytton withdraws his proposed Building Safety Remediation Scheme amendment to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
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GENERAL ELECTION CALLED
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THE LEASEHOLD AND FREEHOLD REFORM BILL
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The Earl of Lytton subsequently withdrew his proposed Building Safety Remediation Scheme amendment to this Bill, but with the proviso that he may return to it at the Report Stage of the Bill
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As the Committee Stage of the Bill has now ended, it was due to move on to the Report Stage in the House of Lords on 5 June
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GENERAL ELECTION CALLED
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The Government called a General Election for 4 July 2024
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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was saved via the 'Wash-up Procedure', but that allowed no time for the introduction of major changes (such as the Building Safety Remediation Scheme) or for proper debate
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The Bill has now received Royal Assent and is the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Some parts of the Act will come into force on the 24 July 2024, but many are dependent upon secondary legislation/regulations being put into place, so it may take some time to apply
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The Act has made some changes to the Building Safety Act, including in relation to Remediation Orders, Remediation Contribution Orders and also clarifies the position as regards to the ability of Residential Management Companies and Right to Manage Companies being able to recover legal and professional costs via the service charge
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