13 UK social landlords found with RAAC in homes

Thirteen social landlords have recently discovered the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in some of the homes they provide, as revealed by the Scottish Housing Regulator.

In response to this, the Regulator requested social landlords to update them on their investigations into the existence of RAAC in the properties they manage for tenants.

The latest update indicates that 13 landlords have confirmed the presence of RAAC in a total of 1,994 homes, while 125 landlords have verified that their tenants’ homes are free from RAAC. Additionally, 27 landlords are still in the process of investigating whether RAAC is present in any of the properties under their management, with a total of 8,311 homes currently under scrutiny.

The thirteen social landlords that have identified RAAC in some of their homes are:

Aberdeen City Council
Almond Housing Association Ltd
Angus Council
Bield Housing & Care
The City of Edinburgh Council
Clackmannanshire Council
Dundee City Council
North Lanarkshire Council
Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Ltd
South Lanarkshire Council
Stirling Council
Viewpoint Housing Association Ltd
West Lothian Council

Nicola Harcus, assistant director at the Regulator, commented, “We have been in communication with the landlords that have identified RAAC in their properties and have received assurance that they have appropriate management plans in place for the affected homes. We will continue to update the information regarding the presence of RAAC in social housing as landlords complete their investigations.”

RAAC is a lightweight building material that was commonly used in the construction of floors, walls, and roofs of buildings in Scotland between the 1950s and 1990s. However, it is important to note that RAAC is no longer used in construction in Scotland. For more information about RAAC and the associated risks, visit the Institution of Structural Engineers website.