Simple terms explainer
Where a building has defects that could affect safety or wellbeing but does not present an immediate danger, councils can investigate the condition of the building. If necessary, it can formally require the owner to carry out repairs within a specified timescale. This allows issues to be addressed in a planned and proportionate way, helping prevent deterioration and reducing the risk of future danger.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Building Standards
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Neighbourhood and environment
Emerging policy and legislation
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National bodies with shared interest
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Local Authority Building Standards Scotland (LABSS)
Standards and Frameworks
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