Tory MP Brands Building Safety Bill A ‘Sticking Plaster’ That Won’t Help Leaseholders

 A backbench Conservative MP who has led attempts to prevent leaseholders from being hit by fire safety costs has slammed the government’s Building Safety Bill. Stephen McPartland, MP for Stevenage, strongly criticised the government’s proposals which include giving homeowners a retrospective right to sue for defective building work up to 15 years after the completion date. McPartland, said: “We know leaseholders don’t have the money to fund legal action and this is another sticking plaster instead of a solution.” McPartland said that instead the government must “provide a real safety net and fund making our buildings safe.” He said those responsible should be forced to pay through levies. Read more on the Housing Today website.

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