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Does an Owner Fail to Mitigate Loss By Refusing the Builder Access?

6 Dec, 2024

Does an Owner Fail to Mitigate Loss By Refusing a Builder Access to Rectify Defective Works? There is an obligation upon the home owner to act reasonably in mitigation by notifying the builder of defects and allowing reasonable access to the builder

The Correct Forum for Domestic Building Disputes in Victoria?

4 Dec, 2024

What is the Correct Forum for Domestic Building Disputes in Victoria? The Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal or the County Court of Victoria?

Does a Class 3 'care type' facility need Domestic Warranty Insurance?

10 Nov, 2024

Does the construction of a Class 3 'care type' facility such as a residential accomodation building operated by NDIS providers for people with a disability require Domestic Building Warranty Insurance?

New Building & Plumbing Commission

25 Oct, 2024

New Victorian Building & Plumbing Commission

Protection Work Regime - Building Act 1993

5 Aug, 2024

Protection Work Regime Process Under Part 7 of the Building Act 1993

Can a RBS Rely On The Immunity Under s 128 of the Building Act 1993?

7 Dec, 2023

Does the immunity under s 128 of the Building Act 1993 apply to a relevant building surveyor personally and to their corporate entity?

New Changes to Deposits Received By Domestic Builders

4 Dec, 2023

Builders Not to Accept Deposits Under Major Domestic Building Contracts Until The Domestic Warranty Insurance is Taken Out

Proposed changes to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2002

20 Jul, 2023

Proposed changes to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 2002

Update To Master Builders New Homes Building Contract

20 Jul, 2023

Recent Updates to the Master Builders New Homes Building Contract