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...
Dispute Over Owners Corporation’s Duty To Repair – What You Need To Know
The Owners Corporation can be seen as the owner of the common property...
Owners Corporation’s Decision – When is it Unreasonable?
The Owners Corporation has the principal responsibility in managing the strata schemes under...
Service of Notices in Strata Disputes
In strata disputes, proper service of notices is a fundamental legal requirement that...
Roles, Powers, and Legal Obligations of Strata Management Agencies in Strata Schemes
This article outlines the roles, powers, and legal obligations of strata managing agents...
Understanding Strata Schemes: A Guide for Owners in NSW
Strata schemes are a common form of property ownership in multi-unit developments, including...
Is it a Penalty Clause?
Is it a Penalty Clause? Is someone trying to hold you liable for...
VBA Show Cause process
From 1 September 2016, the VBA introduced a show cause process to replace...
Building Legislation Update – What you need to know!
A large percentage of Victorian domestic building projects are completed to a high...
Is a family member claiming an interest over your family land?
The principle of indefeasibility (the State guarantee as to ownership of land) applies...
Does your land contract have “possession” and “land tax” clearly defined?
Pursuant to s 15 of the Land Tax Act 2005 (Vic) (Act), a...
Your Payment Claim and Schedule Must Match Your Adjudication Documents
In the case of Leighton v Arogen [2012] NSWSC 1323, Arogen was subcontracted...
When does Completion Actually Occur?
The definition of “completion date” has been widely litigated. Consequently, s 3B was...
What is the Building Code and When Does it Apply?
In our article titled “Fair Work Targeting the Building & Construction Industry” we...
What happens if you don’t obtain sufficient insurance?
Licenced contractors must insure their building works pursuant to s 92 of the...
