Building Defect Claims - Capped Solicitor Fees
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I've read a number of posts regarding building defects.
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Building Defects
Hi All,
If you have defects in your residential property, please be aware of how those defects are characterised in the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (Act).
A "major defect"…
Rectification of Defective Work - Preferred Outcome
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Just a short note on Section 48MA of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (which came into force on 15 January 2015).
That section relevantly provides that a Court or…
Considerations when Defects are Rectified by the Owner
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I have received an enquiry as to what matters to consider when defects are rectified by the owner as opposed to enforcing the construction contract.
I provide some…
Building Defects – Jurisdiction of NCAT
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I have recently received an enquiry about the jurisdiction of NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (“NCAT”) formerly the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (“CTTT”).
In short, NCAT can…
Building Defects - Amendments to Statutory Warranty Periods
Dear All,
Just a short note on the key amendments to the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) brought in by Home Building Amendment Act 2014 (NSW).
On 10 December 2014 it…
Andre Adams (Partner, Mayweathers Lawyers)
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I am a new member as of 10 February 2015. I am a partner at Mayweathers, a law firm based in Sydney and Adelaide.
I have…