The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (England) Regulations 2022

The Building Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (England) Regulations 2022. Enacted under the Building Safety Act 2022, these regulations establish the legal framework for the leaseholder protections against costs of remediating historical safety defects. They define a 'qualifying lease' and set strict limits on what costs can be passed to these leaseholders for cladding and non-cladding defects. They are fundamental in shifting the financial burden of remediation from leaseholders to developers and building owners, creating a 'waterfall' of liability. This legislation was a critical government response to the financial hardship faced by many homeowners in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. This page provides a structured summary, key provisions, and practical guidance on the application of Leaseholder Protections (England) Regs to UK fire safety engineering, building design, and Building Safety Act compliance.