We are the second owners of our property.
The previous owners engaged an unlicensed plumber to connect the home stormwater to the water tank (so there is no compliance certificate).
This work was found by forensic plumbers to be non-compliant.
The Building Surveyor (BS) who issued the Occupancy Permit (OP) for our property, did so without sighting the water tank plumbing compliance certificate.
We filed a complaint to the VBA against the BS and the VBA agreed that the BS was in the wrong, and that disciplinary action will be taken against him.
However, the VBA said that they cannot help us seek compensation for the non-compliant work.
Who should I be speaking with to seek compensation/rectification? Is the builder responsible for the Building Surveyor?
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Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 2Oct 01, 2020 8:06 am If the plumbing work was of value as to required compliance certificate, as it seems it was then unregistered plumber is at fault. VBA agreed that RBS was at fault. Your option is to make VCAT claim for damages against unlicensed plumber and RBS 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  10 Jul 2019 202 Bronze Member Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 3Oct 07, 2020 4:22 pm  building-expertIf the plumbing work was of value as to required compliance certificate, as it seems it was then unregistered plumber is at fault. VBA agreed that RBS was at fault. Your option is to make VCAT claim for damages against unlicensed plumber and RBS I think I read that you can only make a claim against an unlicensed plumber within three years (it's been longer than three years). Isn't the builder responsible for the RBS? So then would a claim against the builder be sufficient? (no doubt the builder will pull the RBS into the matter). Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 4Oct 07, 2020 8:35 pm You are more likely to recover from RBS professional indemnity insurer 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 08 Oct 2009 1,314 VIC Gold Member Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 5Oct 08, 2020 12:53 pm I wouldn't hold my breath about any disciplinary action against the BS by the VBA unless they have seriously lifted their game in the last few years. In our case all they did was write a letter to the BS telling him not to do it again. I'll be interested to hear what sort of disciplinary action they take in your case. 10 Jul 2019 202 Bronze Member Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 7Oct 09, 2020 6:12 am  LilianaI wouldn't hold my breath about any disciplinary action against the BS by the VBA unless they have seriously lifted their game in the last few years. In our case all they did was write a letter to the BS telling him not to do it again. I'll be interested to hear what sort of disciplinary action they take in your case. I don't hold my breath when it comes to anything related to the VBA. I've never dealt with a more incompetent regulatory body. I'm aware they won't do a thing. 08 Oct 2009 1,314 VIC Gold Member Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 8Oct 09, 2020 8:07 am So the more things change, the more they stay the same.  I feel so sorry for you. It might be worth speaking to Mauromario's lawyer, Mark Croft, if you are in a financial position to do so. But I think you already know about him.Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 9Oct 09, 2020 9:07 am Consumer protection for homeowners in Victoria is a scam, VBA is just another time wasting hoop to jump. 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: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 10Oct 09, 2020 10:20 am There are many good people in the VBA, unfortunately they are not in the upper echelon and can only act within their own boundaries. The VBA was set up as a toothless tiger and changes since have been insufficient. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using siphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost, siphonic, eaves gutter overflow solution. 10 Jul 2019 202 Bronze Member Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 11Oct 09, 2020 11:25 am LilianaSo the more things change, the more they stay the same. I feel so sorry for you. It might be worth speaking to Mauromario's lawyer, Mark Croft, if you are in a financial position to do so. But I think you already know about him.I have already spoken to Mark. There's a lot of weigh up at the moment. Thank you. 10 Jul 2019 202 Bronze Member Re: Building Surveyor In The Wrong 13Oct 09, 2020 11:28 am  SaveH2OThere are many good people in the VBA, unfortunately they are not in the upper echelon and can only act within their own boundaries. The VBA was set up as a toothless tiger and changes since have been insufficient. It's a complete, time-wasting joke. I'm from ABC News looking into this and wondering if anyone has been able to do this and IF NOT what hurdles were put your way. Would love to chat if this is you please DM me. 0 7265 Thanks 🙏 I was worried if the roof went on before it’s fixed! 2 11121 HIA contract signed a couple of years ago with clear terms to increase contract price by X% if the build doesn't start by Y months. Due to land registration delay,… 0 20339 |
