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The Building Safety Bill—where are we now?

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Published on: 09 December 2021

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Table of contents

What changes were made to the Bill at committee stage?
Requirement for completion certificate before occupation—new section 73
Duties to owners of residential units—amendment to section 4
Other changes
What happens next?
What further amendments to the Bill have been proposed?

Article summary

Construction analysis: As the Building Safety Bill (the Bill) progresses through Parliament, we consider the changes that have been made to the Bill since it was introduced to the House of Commons in July 2021, and look at further proposed amendments that may be considered as the Bill continues to move through the stages of the parliamentary process.

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