Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 04, 2020 10:15 pm Hi, We have signed HIA contract with one of builder in Sydney Feb 2020, our DA got approved in March and April I just texted on builder mobile that We may not proceed cause of current situation but he never replied back. Later on found another builder with better price and made some changes on previous plan and reapplied DA approval again. So just wondering that previous builder can take any action against us or what are best options to come out from Contract? Regards Re: HIA building contract 2Aug 04, 2020 11:41 pm Yes of course the builder can take action against you, you have a signed contact with them, this is a legal document. They can sue you for loss of profit and maybe even copyright if its a similar design. I'm surprised that the lending institution hasn't said something to you. Re: HIA building contract 3Aug 05, 2020 3:51 am ![]() Yes of course the builder can take action against you, you have a signed contact with them, this is a legal document. They can sue you for loss of profit and maybe even copyright if its a similar design. I'm surprised that the lending institution hasn't said something to you. Tnx for your reply, so what is the best option to get out of this contract? Regards Re: HIA building contract 4Aug 05, 2020 6:03 am ![]() ![]() Yes of course the builder can take action against you, you have a signed contact with them, this is a legal document. They can sue you for loss of profit and maybe even copyright if its a similar design. I'm surprised that the lending institution hasn't said something to you. Tnx for your reply, so what is the best option to get out of this contract? Regards Sure, there are a dozen ways to get out of a building contract. Make sure you get proper advice. OT I would think lending institutions are getting tired of Builders ripping off Battlers and Punters... while the savings are better off in your pocket Welcome to the forum Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: HIA building contract 5Aug 05, 2020 7:00 am ![]() ![]() ![]() Yes of course the builder can take action against you, you have a signed contact with them, this is a legal document. They can sue you for loss of profit and maybe even copyright if its a similar design. I'm surprised that the lending institution hasn't said something to you. Tnx for your reply, so what is the best option to get out of this contract? Regards Sure, there are a dozen ways to get out of a building contract. Make sure you get proper advice. OT I would think lending institutions are getting tired of Builders ripping off Battlers and Punters... while the savings are better off in your pocket Welcome to the forum Cheers Chris Tnx for your reply Re: HIA building contract 6Oct 02, 2020 9:52 am Hi Ash I am having the same problem now . We want to terminate HIa contract and dont want to build the house at the moment. The builder refuse to terminate the contract instead threaten us that he wil sue us. Can you please share with me were u able to terminate the HIA contract? Did u have to pay for it? How did u manage to get out from the HIA contract. Thanks you in advance. Maya quote="Ash jolly"]Hi, We have signed HIA contract with one of builder in Sydney Feb 2020, our DA got approved in March and April I just texted on builder mobile that We may not proceed cause of current situation but he never replied back. Later on found another builder with better price and made some changes on previous plan and reapplied DA approval again. So just wondering that previous builder can take any action against us or what are best options to come out from Contract? Regards[/quote] Re: HIA building contract 9Oct 02, 2020 12:15 pm ![]() Last year oct nearly 1 year . uote="Ash jolly"]Hi Maiya, How long ago did you sign up contract? I would suggest you to have chat with builder and explain him . In our case we got termination letter from builder and paid him some certificates cost which he spent, but he helped us as well. So it’s better to have chat with them and get out of it, if you went to legal advise they gonna rip u off. Re: HIA building contract 10Oct 02, 2020 8:09 pm Thank you for ur suggestion . I had a chat with builder he refuse to terminate the contract n bully to sue me. Do u think fair trading can help me out? ![]() ![]() Last year oct nearly 1 year . uote="Ash jolly"]Hi Maiya, How long ago did you sign up contract? I would suggest you to have chat with builder and explain him . In our case we got termination letter from builder and paid him some certificates cost which he spent, but he helped us as well. So it’s better to have chat with them and get out of it, if you went to legal advise they gonna rip u off.[/quote] Re: HIA building contract 11Oct 03, 2020 9:19 am ![]() Thank you for ur suggestion . I had a chat with builder he refuse to terminate the contract n bully to sue me. Do u think fair trading can help me out? ![]() ![]() Last year oct nearly 1 year . uote="Ash jolly"]Hi Maiya, How long ago did you sign up contract? I would suggest you to have chat with builder and explain him . In our case we got termination letter from builder and paid him some certificates cost which he spent, but he helped us as well. So it’s better to have chat with them and get out of it, if you went to legal advise they gonna rip u off. Hi Maiya, You can speak to them but I don’t think you will get much help from them. 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