Choosing the Best Legal Structure for a Tech Startup in Australia
Selecting the right legal structure is one of the most important decisions a...
NSW Fair Trading vs NCAT For Home Building Disputes
Building disputes can arise in even the most well-managed construction projects. When parties...
Security of Payment Adjudication in NSW
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the Act)...
What You Need To Know About Payment Schedule
In the construction industry, strict compliance with the Building and Construction Industry Security...
Valid Payment Claims NSW: Section 13 Requirements Explained
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the Act)...
Practical Completion & Defects Lists NSW: Legal Guide
Understanding the legal framework surrounding inspections and defects lists is critical for both...
Can You Hire Another Builder for Defects NSW? Legal Guide
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 financially draining and stressful for owners. If you...
Steps to Enforce Builder’s Rectification Obligations
When a new build is incomplete or defective, the builder has a legal...
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. An employer’s acceptance of...
A Legal Guide to Disputes Over an Owners’ Corporation’s Duty to Repair
In strata schemes, the scope of an Owners Corporation’s duty to repair common...
Owners Corporation’s Decision – When is it Unreasonable?
The Owners Corporation has the principal responsibility in managing the strata schemes under...
