The Building Safety Act Explained for Freeholders

Who is affected?

All blocks of flats are affected to some degree.

Higher-risk buildings (over 18m or 7 storeys) face additional requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Appointment of an Accountable Person

• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator (where applicable)

• Maintenance of the “Golden Thread” of building information

• Resident engagement strategy

• Safety Case documentation

Why this matters

Failure to comply can result in:

• Unlimited fines

• Criminal liability

• Prohibition on occupation

• Insurance refusal

Practical advice

Even if your block is not classed as “high-risk”, you still have new duties relating to:

• Structural safety

• Fire safety

• Resident communication

• Record keeping

Professional block managers like Unity Block Management are trained to integrate these requirements into daily management.