Domestic Building Works (Consumer Protection) Bill

Key Points

• Strengthens consumer protection for homeowners undertaking domestic building works.
• Seeks to clarify the duties of builders and other tradespeople and improve transparency of quotes and contracts.
• Introduces remedies or avenues for redress when building work is substandard or misrepresented.
• Expands enforcement powers for regulators to ensure compliance with the rules.
• Applies to domestic building projects and related activities.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage, then to further readings before possibly moving to the Lords.