Making sure that the buildings we manage are safe and that residents are comfortable, happy and informed is a responsibility Horizon take very seriously.
In 2022, the government updated this fund which will meet the cost on eligible buildings for the remediation of unsafe non-ACM cladding systems on residential buildings in the private and social sector that are 18 metres and over and do not comply with building regulations.
This fund is predominately targeted at supporting leaseholders in the private sector facing significant bills. However, the government is clear that for leaseholders also living in buildings owned by providers in the social sector, it will provide funding to meet the provider’s costs which would otherwise have been borne by leaseholders. The government expects landlords to cover these costs without increasing rent for their tenants.
Whether you are a Resident Management Company, investor landlord or Right to Manage Company, our experience and advice on applying to the fund as well as the implications of any updates to the legislation could be invaluable.
We can appoint independent fire safety consultants who will carry out complex and intrusive surveys that identify the brick or render type of your building, the panels and the assembly system used in the cladding, and whether what is behind the cladding is fit for purpose. Our experts identify all the materials used in the cladding, examine the cavity barriers between floors, walls and windows and whether they’ve been installed according to manufacturer recommendations.
After the initial examination we will report the results to our client and arrange for any necessary further reports. We will also appoint and manage any third party advisers such as solicitors who can understand the liabilities according to works undertaken, the leasehold provisions and advise on any remedial claims on guarantees such as the NHBC.
Horizon have the benefit not only of extensive experience in residential cladding issues/claims but also specialist consultants able to handle advancing claims against the Building Safety Fund. We are actively involved in advising and managing claims with the Building Safety Fund and third parties, such as warranty providers and parties who originally installed/designed the cladding.
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