Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Sep 11, 2023 10:29 am Hi there, We're about to finish a build in the first half of next year. We may possibly run into an issue with our builder, whereby there is a clause in the contract for cost increases, but there could be a dispute between myself and the builder as to the legitimacy of those cost increases and resulting variation. In this case, can a dispute over a variation that has not been agreed hold up the handover process once the build is complete? We're happy to pay the builder the agreed contract price and agreed variations, but not any disputed ones. Thanks for any input! Thanks Re: Can a variation dispute hold up handover? 2Sep 11, 2023 10:48 am Read your contract Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Can a variation dispute hold up handover? 4Sep 11, 2023 11:40 am If there is a qustion about legitimacy and the amount of the variation then you need a legal opinion in relation to the legitimacy and an expert opinion in relation to the quantum and you should get your ducks in a row before handover. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 16338 Looking for advice on whether this variation in tile colour is acceptable. The large tile on the left was used in my main bathroom renovation 1 year ago. My ensuite… 0 8938 Thats fine, but he still needs to provide an account of the wroks. otherwise you could judt demand whatever for whatever. Im ptetty sure his lawyer will not progress if… 6 7968 |