Building Safety Law Criticised for Overlooking Ordinary Leaseholders
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Building Safety Law Criticised for Overlooking Ordinary Leaseholders

By The Property AI Newsroom, Editorial Team · 11 August 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by PropertyWire. Read the original article for full details.

A recent analysis published by PropertyWire raises concerns that current building safety legislation was not designed with ordinary leaseholders in mind. The report discusses the ongoing challenges faced by leaseholders in relation to building safety and cladding issues.

The article references the involvement of Andy Burnham, who, as Mayor of Greater Manchester, publicly supported leaseholders affected by the cladding crisis. The report notes that despite public calls for government action, challenges remain for leaseholders five years on.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, the report highlights the continued relevance of building safety regulations and the impact these have on leaseholders. The analysis suggests that the needs and experiences of ordinary leaseholders may not have been fully addressed in the current legal framework.


Source: PropertyWire
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