Building & Construction Law FAQ - Should home warranty certificates be sighted before work commences?

Date: March 03, 2011

Q. Should a home warranty certificate be sighted before the builder commences work on site?

A. Yes. Although building warranty insurance is of limited value as it now no longer covers defects it is extremely important where builders or building companies go to the wall which occurs with greater frequency in times of an economic downturn.

Building & Construction Law FAQ - I want to maintain my DA but sell the property. What can I do?

Date: March 03, 2011
I applied for a DA some time ago to build some home units and for a variety of reasons only limited work has commenced on site. I wish to maintain the DA and on sell the property which will be far more valuable if this can be done. What can I do?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - My builder lied about obtaining covenants. Can you help?

Date: March 03, 2011
I have entered into an HIA building contract for a modular home to be designed and constructed by the supplier. The house was to be built on an estate which has certain covenants governing the type of construction allowed there. The manufacturer, supplier and the builder are one and the same and they have indicated at all times they would be able to obtain all the necessary consents allowing my home to be built there. Despite this council has served me with a notice indicating that as I do not have the relevant consents I am not at liberty to proceed with construction. What can I do and can you help me?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Are all defects recoverable from the builder?

Date: March 03, 2011
Are all defects recoverable from the builder?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Are licensed builders required in NSW?

Date: March 03, 2011
Are licensed builders required to perform all building work in NSW?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Do defect matters go to the local court?

Date: March 03, 2011
Do I have to go to the local court to take action against a builder for defects?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Do solicitors have right of appearance before the CTTT?

Date: March 03, 2011
Do solicitors have an automatic right of appearance before the CTTT?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - How long is the defects liability period?

Date: March 03, 2011
How long is the defects liability period?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Is prepaying the builder normal?

Date: March 03, 2011
Is it normal to prepay the builder prior to the commencement of works?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - My neighbour backfilled within my boundary. What can I do?

Date: March 03, 2011
My next door neighbour has backfilled behind a decorative wall on one side of my property which is within my boundary and despite repeated attempts to stop this my neighbour continues to disregard my wishes. Is there anything I can do?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - What does home warranty insurance cover?

Date: March 03, 2011
What does home warranty insurance cover?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - When is home warranty insurance not required?

Date: March 03, 2011
When is home warranty insurance not required?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Are experts' reports important in Building and Construction matters?

Date: March 03, 2011
Are experts' reports important in Building and Construction matters?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Can I be pursued by a building warranty insurer after settlement?

Date: March 03, 2011
Can I be pursued by a building warranty insurer after settlement?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Can I claim against my builder’s home warranty policy?

Date: March 03, 2011
Can I claim against my builder’s home warranty policy?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Do builders require home warranty insurance?

Date: March 03, 2011
I am an owner/builder – Do I require home warranty insurance?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - How effective is disputes resolution for Australian construction projects?

Date: March 03, 2011
How effective is disputes resolution when dealing with Australian construction and infrastructure projects?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - How long does home warranty insurance last?

Date: March 03, 2011
How long does home warranty insurance last?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - How valuable are lawyers in CTTT NSW proceedings?

Date: March 03, 2011
How valuable are lawyers in CTTT NSW proceedings?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - I am sceptical about signing a building contract - can you help?

Date: March 03, 2011
I am considering buying a house and I have been asked to sign a building contract but am somewhat sceptical about it and wonder whether you can help me?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - I have design reservations but no one will listen?

Date: March 03, 2011
I went to a large well known building company which is involved in the design and construction of luxury homes. Some years ago I obtained a DA but construction has still not gone ahead as I had some reservations on the design. I have had a number of conversations with them and nobody seems to want to do what I want. What should I do in the circumstances?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - Our neighbours' new renovations encroach on our boundary – can you help us?

Date: March 03, 2011
Our neighbours' new renovations encroach on our boundary – can you help us?

Building & Construction Law FAQ - What if I am physically threatened by the builder?

Date: March 03, 2011
What if I am physically threatened by the builder?

Home Warranty Claims FAQ - Do all builders have home warranty insurance?

Date: March 03, 2011
Doesn’t every builder have home warranty insurance?

Home Warranty Claims FAQ - Does my builder need Home Warranty Insurance when works are less than $12,000?

Date: March 03, 2011
Does my builder have to take out Home Warranty Insurance where the works are less than $12,000?

Home Warranty Claims FAQ - What happens where a builder goes broke?

Date: March 03, 2011
What happens where a builder goes broke?

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