Builder Suspended, Work Unfinished: What Aliya Homeowners Need to Know

The Building and Plumbing Commission (“BPC”) suspended the building registrations of Aliya Homes Pty Ltd (“Aliya”) and its director, Arun Tanwar, on 25 June 2026.

The suspension follows allegations that money was received from homeowners without the required domestic building insurance being in place. The BPC’s investigation is continuing, and the allegations have not yet been finally determined.

For homeowners left with incomplete or defective work, the suspension creates immediate uncertainty. However, it may also give rise to important contractual and regulatory rights.

Check the building permit

Homeowners should check whether Aliya or Arun Tanwar is named as the builder on the building permit.

The suspension affects whether the builder can lawfully continue carrying out domestic building work. Owners should therefore act with caution and seek advice before allowing any further work to proceed if your builder is Aliya.

Contractual rights and termination

The suspension may amount to a substantial breach under the building contract.

Many domestic building contracts expressly provide that the suspension of a builder’s registration amounts to substantial breach and will entitle the homeowner terminate the contract.

Even where the contract does not deal with suspension directly, the builder’s inability to lawfully complete the work may still support termination.

However, termination should not be treated as an automatic next step. The contractual notice requirements must be followed carefully. A notice issued incorrectly, or a termination made without proper grounds, may expose the homeowner to an allegation of wrongful termination.

Legal advice should be obtained before issuing any notice or engaging another builder.

Suspension does not automatically activate insurance

The suspension of a builder’s registration does not, by itself, automatically trigger a claim under Domestic Building Insurance.

Homeowners should locate their insurance certificate, policy wording, building contract and payment records as soon as possible. Further advice may be required regarding possible recovery options and claims against the builder or other responsible parties.

New rectification order powers

From 1 July 2026, the BPC will have new powers to issue rectification orders for incomplete, defective or non-compliant building work, and require the person who carried out the work to complete unfinished work, rectify defects or repair resulting damage.

These powers may apply to work carried out before 1 July 2026 and may generally reach back up to 10 years from the occupancy permit, certificate of final inspection or practical completion.

For homeowners affected by Aliya, the new regime may provide another avenue for seeking rectification.

However, it is currently unclear how the BPC will exercise its powers in such circumstances, including whether it may require a suspended builder to engage another registered builder to complete the rectification works.

Take advice before acting

Oldham Construction Lawyers is currently acting in a number of matters involving Aliya and Arun Tanwar. Homeowners with incomplete work, building defects carried out by Aliya should obtain advice.

The suspension may provide important rights, but each contract, permit and insurance policy must be considered carefully. For practical guidance, contact Oldham Construction Lawyers at info@oclawyers.com.au.