For many of the owners caught up in the collapse of Porter Davis Porter Davis, or any builders who have been made insolvent or the subject of a court order, there is a key milestone approaching.

Many owners will shortly receive a Quantum Decision from the VMIA. This is an important step to determining how much each claim will be.

Whether you are affected by the Porter Davis collapse or not it is important to understand your appeal rights with the VMIA.

In Victoria, a Domestic building insurance (DBI) provides cover to homeowners for incomplete or defective building work. As a homeowner, you are protected from any faulty building work by insurance held by your builder.

To find out more information on what the main insurable events Domestic Building Warranty Insurance covers are, read our blog here.

The last few weeks saw the appointed liquidator, Grant Thornton, issue Repudiation Notices to many of the affected parties to the Porter Davis Collapse. Receiving a Repudiation Notices can be a distressing experience for those who may not understand their rights.

Just recently, one of Australia’s largest home builders Porter Davis Homes has voluntarily entered administration, affecting over 1700 properties across Australia. It is important for parties (particularly owners) to understand their rights in these situations, especially if considering terminating their existing contracts.

Disputes over water ingress and damage are costly and time-consuming to resolve. Water ingress can cause serious long-term damage to the structural integrity of your home or business. Even a minor leak can cause thousands of dollars of damage if left unaddressed. It is important to ensure the protection of both your property and your legal rights.

When undertaking domestic building works in Victoria, which includes constructing and renovating homes, the law sets out the warranties that are a part of every domestic building contract.

In February 2021, the Owners Corporation and Other Acts Amendment Act 2021 (the Act) was passed in Victoria. This will amend the previous legislation of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 (the Previous Act). The new laws will take effect from 1 December 2021.

When undertaking domestic building works in Victoria, which includes constructing and renovating homes, the law sets out the warranties that are a part of every domestic building contract.

As an Owner Builder, you take on many of the responsibilities of a registered builder and accept any associated financial risks.

If you are looking to buy a new (or renovated) home, it is important to know your rights regarding any recent building works including defects.

Any change to building plans are commonly described as ‘variations’. In Victoria, the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (DBC Act), sets out procedures that should be followed to allow any variations to plans or specifications in regard to a major domestic building contract.

If you are planning to construct, renovate or demolish a home, then an application for a building permit is required from your local council or from a private building surveyor.

Four years after the fire at the Lacrosse building in Melbourne’s CBD, apartment owners will receive compensation for much needed repairs after a five-week long VCAT hearing attributed responsibility for the damage caused.