Residential building dispute lawyers for homeowners and builders
A homeowner won't pay, a rectification notice lands, or defects turn into a standoff. We act for builders and homeowners to get the job finished or the payment recovered.
Sound familiar?
The work is done, but the final payment hasn't come through.
There's a deadline attached and you're not sure if it's even valid.
You disagree about what's defective and what's just unfinished, and it's stuck.
Neither side is backing down and a tribunal hearing looks likely.
What we handle
Advise on defects and incomplete work
Whether work counts as defective or just unfinished changes your options, so it's worth getting that assessed properly.
Respond to or issue rectification notices
A rectification notice comes with a deadline attached, so acting fast protects your position either way.
Represent builders and homeowners at NCAT
Most residential building disputes end up at NCAT, and knowing the tribunal's process changes how the matter plays out.
Advise on Home Building Act obligations
Statutory obligations under the Home Building Act apply regardless of what the contract says, so it pays to know where you stand.
Handle disputes over variations and delays
Variation and delay disputes usually come down to what was agreed and when, so the paper trail matters.
Negotiate settlements before matters escalate
Resolving a building dispute early usually costs less and gets the job finished faster than fighting it out.
What happens when you get in touch
Send through the notice, the contract or the correspondence so we can see the full picture.
Daryl assesses whether the notice, the defect claim or the non-payment actually holds up.
You'll know whether to respond, negotiate or head to NCAT, and what each option costs.
Common questions
Do you act for homeowners as well as builders?
Yes. We act for both, which means we understand how these disputes look from either side.
What does it cost to respond to a rectification notice?
We'll quote a fixed fee to review the notice and advise you, so you know the cost before we start.
How long does a matter like this take?
It depends on whether it settles or ends up at NCAT, but strict timeframes apply early on, so acting fast matters. We'll tell you what to expect once we've seen the notice.
What happens at the first meeting?
We go through the notice or the dispute, tell you where you stand, and set out your options plainly.
Not sure if you have a problem worth acting on?
Send through the notice or the details and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.
No cost, no obligation.