Lots of commercial buildings let to tenants have cladding. Some of those buildings will have cladding that is, in general terms, considered unsafe. Who is obliged to fix it and to what standard?
The answer is normally found in the repairing obligation and the statutory clause. We discussed those clauses and how a few simple words can have massive consequences. We also looked at the statutory position considering the Building (Safety) Act is, largely, not in force in Scotland.
Contributors
Matt Farrell
Partner
Clare Kelly
Senior Associate