Greg Carter has been quoted in the below articles discussing RAAC and how it could be a problem for Social Housing providers.
“RAAC was widely used in the construction of social housing between the 1950s and 1990s and, just as in school buildings and other structures, presents a serious risk for housing associations and their residents.”
“Where social housing providers have not already done so, they should urgently check as-built drawings and specifications and if RAAC is found to have been used commission structural surveys to verify its condition and any remedial works.”
“Unlike schools, no nationwide survey of social housing has been conducted and the extent of the problem is unknown. Thorough checks of housing stock will be the only way to fully understand the size and scale of any problems.”
“Where RAAC is discovered and is defective, social housing providers may be able to claim the cost of remedial work on building or other insurance policies. There will often be a 30-year limit on such claims and the success of any claim will vary depending on the wording of those policies.”
“However, depending on the scale of the problem, and as seen following the Grenfell tragedy, insurers may opt to exclude RAAC claims. That would be disappointing and frustrating for housing providers and tenants.”
“But social housing providers should not need reminding that they have a legal responsibility to manage their buildings, to meet repair and maintenance obligations and meet relevant health and safety regulations. Inaction is not an option.”
Greg Carter, Legal Director
Crumbling Britain: how faulty concrete threatens hospitals, homes, schools – Telegraph Online
The RAAC schools crisis: what we know so far – Building.co.uk
The RAAC schools crisis: what we know so far – Building Design
Crumbling Britain: how faulty concrete threatens hospitals, homes, schools – Yahoo!
Social housing could be at risk of crumbling aerated concrete – Property118
Are Social Housing Landlords failing tenants over dangerous concrete? – Landlord Today
Calls for social landlords to start ‘urgent’ RAAC inspection programme – Housing Today
Housing associations must act on RAAC for tenant safety, says Winckworth Sherwood – Show House
Calls grow for RAAC social housing inspection programme – Scottish housing news
Insurers likely to exclude RAAC claims, say lawyers Winckworth Sherwood – LABM
Calls for social landlords to start ‘urgent’ RAAC inspection programme – Building Design
Will insurance cover social housing built with RAAC? – Inside Housing
Crumbling concrete crisis spreads to offices, shops and housing as major landlord orders checks – The Independent
Crumbling concrete crisis spreads to housing, shops and offices as major landlord orders checks – Yahoo! UK and Ireland
Housing associations must act on RAAC for tenant safety, say lawyers – Housing Executive