Go To NSW Fair Trading and NCAT For Your Home Building Dispute
Building disputes can arise in even the most well-managed construction projects. When parties...
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)...
Valid Payment Claims 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...
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...
Supporting Evidence for Extension of Time Claims in Residential Building Contracts
Builders often rely on contractual extension of time (EOT) provisions to seek relief...
