An Overview of Adjudication 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)...
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...
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...
