Barratt Supreme Court Ruling Gives Developers ‘Clear Path’ to ...

Barratt Supreme Court ruling provides 'easier route for builders to reclaim losses' - Property Industry Eye

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Barratts wins high-rise defect claim case, sets precedent for developers

After a week-long legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the homebuilding firm to claim money back from contractors for safety violations The structural engineers associated with the high-rise defect claim have been made to pay Barratts for the costs incurred by repairs. The repairs affected several buildings, which, in the wake of the Grenfell inquiry, were found to have defects putting residents at risk. The buildings were evacuate…

Barratt Supreme Court ruling gives developers ‘clear path’ to ...

Judgement in favour of housebuilding giant over dispute with AECOM-owned engineer will encourage proactive approach to fixing safety defects, say lawyers