Housing association asks High Court to clarify Vistry’s responsibility for fire safety defects

By Cristina Lago 2025-08-29T10:40:00

Source: Shutterstock

Housebuilder rejects responsibility over historic defects in Salford flats built by subsidiary Countryside

Housing association Irwell Valley has filed papers with the High Court in a bid to force Vistry to take responsibility for “life-critical fire safety defects” at a residential development that its subsidiary Countryside built in 2009.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community