Description
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The Building Safety Act 2022 has fundamentally changed the property landscape, introducing new legal obligations, complex compliance requirements and evolving liabilities. Without practical guidance, property professionals risk misinterpreting the legislation, delaying transactions and exposing both clients and their practice to unnecessary risk.
As one of the most challenging and fast evolving areas of property law, it is essential that those advising on residential and commercial property have the most current advice available to keep pace with legislative change and understand the Act's complex and evolving requirements.
This fully updated second edition provides practical, real-world guidance and new unique tools to help practitioners navigate common scenarios, make consistent decisions and advise clients with confidence.
Why you need this book:
- Explains practical impacts of the Building Safety Act 2022 on property professionals, helping conveyancers and property lawyers understand how the legislation affects transactions, client advice and professional responsibilities.
- Prevents risk by enabling practitioners to identify potential issues, understand liabilities and make informed decisions when advising clients.
- Examines the key processes and requirements introduced by the Act, including landlord certificates, leaseholder deeds of certificate, remediation orders, remediation contribution orders, building liability orders and First-tier Tribunal proceedings.
- Reveals the latest developments in building safety law, providing commentary on emerging case law, tribunal decisions and legislative changes that continue to shape how the Act operates in practice.
- Introduces brand new practical workflows and flowcharts, providing a structured approach to common Building Safety Act scenarios and helping practitioners deliver consistent, risk aware advice.
- Combines expert commentary, illustrative case studies and practical guidance in one resource, saving valuable research time and providing a clear reference point for advising on complex residential and commercial property matters.
- Considers the wider implications of the Act across the property sector, including the responsibilities of purchasers, leaseholders, landlords, tenants, managing agents, property developers and their advisers.
Who should buy this book
This book is essential for property lawyers, conveyancers, landlords, managing agents and property developers navigating the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Property lawyers and conveyancers will benefit from practical guidance on how the Act affects residential and commercial property transactions, while landlords, managing agents and developers can use the book to understand their responsibilities, manage compliance requirements and navigate evolving safety obligations.
It provides a clear guide to the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding building safety, helping professionals understand their obligations, reduce risk and confidently advise clients.
Review of first edition:
"The provisions of the Act are causing considerable concern in the conveyancing profession ... A book on the subject is something that I think that we would welcome and I’m sure that we would be in the market for acquiring a copy." – Kurt Goddard, senior consultant solicitor, Birkett Long
"... I really believe there is an urgent need for an authoritative book on the subject so that all solicitors firms dealing in leasehold conveyancing can research the position in a workable effective way." – Richard Carter, managing partner, Martin Tolhurst Solicitors, specialist in residential property law
About the editors:
Hugh Rowan is a commercial chancery barrister at Serle Court with a specialism in property law, and a particular focus on real property, enfranchisement, and residential and commercial landlord and tenant, as well as commercial and company disputes.
Ian Quayle qualified as a solicitor and had 12 years’ experience in private practice, specialising in residential and commercial property transactions. Since becoming a full-time training consultant, he has delivered over 3,000 property law training courses.
Book Information
ISBN 9781784462819
Format Paperback
Extent 304
Publisher The Law Society
