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The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has confirmed that the £4.5bn Building Safety Fund (BSF) reopened for new applications on 28 July 2022 and buildings over 18 metres with cladding issues are now eligible to apply. It has also published guidance on how to apply for the BSF. The BSF will prevent qualifying leaseholders from paying the majority of the costs to fix fire safety defects in their homes and make those responsible, and those who own the buildings, pay instead. Building owners could also face criminal action if they continuously seek payment from leaseholders to fix historical building safety defects.
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