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Greg Carter features in multiple publications on the issues of RAAC

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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, schoolsTelegraph 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, schoolsYahoo!

Social housing could be at risk of crumbling aerated concreteProperty118

Are Social Housing Landlords failing tenants over dangerous concrete?Landlord Today 

Calls for social landlords to start ‘urgent’ RAAC inspection programmeHousing Today

Housing associations must act on RAAC for tenant safety, says Winckworth SherwoodShow House

Calls grow for RAAC social housing inspection programmeScottish housing news

Insurers likely to exclude RAAC claims, say lawyers Winckworth SherwoodLABM

Calls for social landlords to start ‘urgent’ RAAC inspection programmeBuilding Design

Will insurance cover social housing built with RAAC?Inside Housing

Crumbling concrete crisis spreads to offices, shops and housing as major landlord orders checksThe Independent 

Crumbling concrete crisis spreads to housing, shops and offices as major landlord orders checksYahoo! UK and Ireland 

Housing associations must act on RAAC for tenant safety, say lawyersHousing Executive

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