In Troise v Blue Key Properties Pty Ltd (Building and Property) [2025] VCAT 9 (2 January 2025) Senior Member Edquist considered, among other things, whether:completion of building works under a domestic building contract occurred at the time the buil

When is a Protection Works Form 7 Notice Invalid or Defective? What happens if there are deficiencies or omissions in the Form 7? Is the Protection Works process invalidated? Mirvac Victoria Pty Ltd v Building Appeals Board & Ors [2024] VSC 782

A Final Payment Claim Pursuant to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) can include Retention Monies

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

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

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 Victorian Building & Plumbing Commission

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

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

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

Recent Updates to the Master Builders New Homes Building Contract