Economy · Housing & mortgages · 14 October 2026
Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill introduced to Parliament
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government says the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill was introduced to Parliament. It says all buildings over 11 metres with unsafe cladding should be remediated or have a clear completion date by 2029.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government says the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill was introduced to Parliament on 14 October 2026. The Bill introduces a new legal duty for responsible parties to identify, assess, and fix cladding issues without delay. It also states that obstructing remediation work could result in criminal penalties.
It says the First-tier Tribunal can impose financial penalties of up to £500,000 on entities that fail to comply with a Remediation Order. The department notes that 470 additional buildings have reported completing cladding remediation since the Remediation Acceleration Plan was published, helping 35,000 residents feel safer in their homes. Building Safety Minister, Baroness Blake, said: "Crucially, it will ensure all residents have a route to remediation, regulators have the powers they need to take action and that for all residents currently waiting, an end is in sight."
The notes state that by the end of 2029, all buildings over 11 metres with unsafe cladding should be remediated or have a clear completion date. Third parties such as Homes England or local authorities can step in to carry out remediation if responsible parties fail to act. Leaseholders will have clearer legal routes to take control of building management if there is no effective owner.
The announcement does not specify which individual buildings are currently subject to active Remediation Orders or provide a list of the 470 buildings that have completed remediation.
Written by StreetOwl from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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