Retention Money Under Victorian Construction Contracts: What Is It?
Retention money occupies an unusual position under a construction contract. It commonly represents...
Can a Homeowner Refuse a Builder Access to Rectify Defects in NSW?
A common issue in residential building disputes is whether a homeowner must allow...
Bought a Defective Property? The Extension of Statutory Warranties under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW)
What is a Notional Contract Section 18B of the Home Building Act 1989...
Quantum Meruit After Mann v Paterson: Lessons from A.M.O Rifat Holdings v Dib
Mann v Paterson fundamentally changed how builders approach quantum meruit claims in Australia....
What Is a Notional Contract Under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW)?
What is a Notional Contract Section 18B of the Home Building Act 1989...
Construction Contract Traps That Cost Millions
The broad body of judicial decisions in construction disputes points to one undeniable...
When Contractors Cannot Recover: Quantum Meruit and the Home Building Act
In recent years, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has increasingly emphasised the...
Uninsured Building Work in NSW: What Homeowners Need to Know
For homeowners, discovering that residential building work is uninsured can create serious legal...
Work Order or a Money Order in NCAT?
When an owner issues legal proceedings against a builder, the owner can seek...
Failure to Maintain in Australia
In property, strata, and public liability law across Australia, “failure to maintain” generally...
The 2026 Shift: Understanding the DBPA Expansion to Class 3 and 9c Buildings
The regulatory landscape of the New South Wales construction industry is undergoing a...
NCAT’s Jurisdictional Limits in Building Defect Matters
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is the primary forum for resolving...
What Pafburn Pty Ltd v The Owners means for the Building Industry
The High Court’s decision in Pafburn Pty Ltd v the Owners – Strata...
Proving Defective Building Work in Australia
Pursuing a claim for defective building work in Australia requires sufficient and credible...
NCAT’s Role in Strata Maintenance Disputes
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) plays a central role in resolving...
Strata Obligations to Repair and Maintain Property in NSW
Under section 106 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (the Act),...
How to Draft a Legally Enforceable Strata By-law in NSW
By-laws are essential for regulating a strata scheme. They govern how lots and...
Approving Strata Renovation By-Laws
When renovating or making changes to common property within a strata scheme, both...
Strata Renovation Approval in NSW: Rules Explained
If you live in a strata scheme or help manage one, understanding the...
Can an Adjudication Determination Be Set Aside?
The High Court’s decision in Maxcon Constructions Pty Ltd v Vadasz [2018] HCA...
Fit and Proper Person Test for Licences in Australia
When applying for a building licence or other occupational licence in Australia, applicants...
Futurepower v Fordham: Challenging Adjudication in NSW
Introduction The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the...
Can You Claim Defective Building Work Without Expert Evidence?
Defective construction works can cause significant stress and financial loss to homeowners. Whether...
Director Liability for Unlicensed or Uninsured Builders
When construction defects arise, homeowners often seek to understand who they can hold...
