Court of Appeal confirms retrospective scope of Section 135 BSA

The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling confirming that the extended 15-year limitation period under Section 135 of the Building Safety Act 2022 applies retrospectively to claims brought under the Defective Premises Act 1972 (DPA).

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