Fixing cladding and safety defects: buildings at least 11 metres or 5 storeys (England)
Developer remediation contract
Over 50 developers have signed the government’s developer remediation contract. This means they have agreed to fix life-critical historic safety defects in buildings they built, converted or refurbished in England between 5 April 1992 and 4 April 2022.
What’s covered
The contract covers both cladding and non-cladding defects including:
- compartmentation – failure of the building’s internal structure to contain a fire in a single unit
- fire doors – incorrectly installed or non-compliant doors
- balconies – if combustible materials are used on balconies that pose a fire-spread risk
- cavity barriers – missing or poorly installed barriers inside the walls
What’s not covered
Relevant safety measures
The developer remediation contract does not cover relevant safety measures.
This means the developers do not have to pay for or reimburse leaseholders for things like a waking watch or temporary fire alarm system.
However, you might qualify for some protection against these costs. If you do, you will need to send your leaseholder deed of certificate to the landlord to make sure these protections are applied to you.
Other costs not covered
Also, the remediation contract is strictly about fire safety. This means it will not cover general maintenance or repair because of wear and tear or the increase in insurance premiums because of historic defects.
Developers are expected to tell leaseholders what work is being done and the timeframe.
Leaseholder deed of certificate
You still need a leaseholder deed of certificate even if the developer has signed the developer remediation contract. This is because the contract does not cover the cost of relevant safety measures.
Find out if your developer signed the contract
Check the government’s up-to-date list of developers who have signed the contract.
You can also contact the “responsible person” in your building to confirm whether your building is covered and what work is being done.
- Last updated:
- 30 April 2026
- Next review:
- 30 April 2028
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