Valid Payment Claims Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the Act)...
Inspections and Defects Lists in Residential Construction at Different Stages
Understanding the legal framework surrounding inspections and defects lists is critical for both...
Can a Homeowner Engage Another Contractor to Fix Defects if the Builder Fails to Rectify?
Homeowners entering residential building contracts often assume that defect rectification will be swift...
The Statutory Warranties under the Home Building Act
When engaging a contractor to perform residential building work in New South Wales,...
How Long Do Builders Have to Fix Defects After Being Notified?
Defective building work can be frustrating and costly for property owners. Whether it...
Builder’s Rectification Obligations for Defective Work, What Are the Steps?
Under a home building contract, when the works performed by the builder are...
Can Builder Suspend the Works When Parties Can’t Agree on a Variation?
In any residential building project, it is common for changes to the original...
Calculating the Costs of Variations in Home Building Contracts
Variations to the original scope of work often incur additional costs. Understanding how...
Can a Homeowner Refuse to Pay for Undocumented Variations?
Common variations in home building contracts may include altering materials, upgrading finishes, or...
Why Written Variations Are Essential
Variations in residential building contracts are common, sometimes even inevitable. Whether it’s a...
An Overview of Variations in Home Building Contracts
Changes to the original scope of works in a residential building project are...
Homeowners’ Rights to Liquidated Damages for Construction Delays
In residential building contracts, the homeowner may be entitled to liquidated damages when...
Disagree With Builder’s Extension of Time Claim? What Homeowners Need to Know
When a delay occurs in the home building project, builders generally can submit...
Supporting Evidence for Extension of Time Claims in Residential Building Contracts
Builders often rely on contractual extension of time (EOT) provisions to seek relief...
Weather Delays and Trade Shortages in Residential Building Contracts: What You Need to Know
Delays in construction projects are almost inevitable, especially when it comes to unpredictable...
The Importance of Written Notice in Extension of Time and Construction Delay Claims
When a delay in a construction project occurs, how a builder handles the...
Understanding the Valid Grounds For Extensions of Time In Home Building Contracts
In residential building works, delays can be inevitable. There are various factors that...
Resignation may not always be voluntary – Be Aware of “Constructive Dismissal”.
A resignation may not always be effective and valid. Employer’s acceptance of a...
Owners Corporation’s Decision – When is it Unreasonable?
The Owners Corporation has the principal responsibility in managing the strata schemes under...
Understanding Strata Schemes: A Guide for Owners in NSW
Strata schemes are a common form of property ownership in multi-unit developments, including...
Statutory demands and how you can utilise them to recover a debt
Statutory demands are one of the options available to creditors to recover any...
Winding Up Applications
Winding up refers to the process of dissolving a company by selling its...
Classification of Employees pursuant to Modern Awards
The Fair Work Ombudsman has been busy prosecuting businesses and directors for the...
Convertible Notes – Issues in Insolvency – Leo Lawyers
Convertible Notes – Issues in Insolvency – Leo Lawyers Have you ever wondered...
