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 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...
Dispute Over Owners Corporation’s Duty To Repair
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 Requirements 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...
