Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Occupancy certificate 2Apr 08, 2023 9:58 am In Victoria the Builder must give you occupancy certificate before asking for final payment. dbaca 1995 42 When work is to be considered to have been completed A builder must not demand final payment under a major domestic building contract until— (a) the work carried out under the contract has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications set out in the contract; and (b) the building owner is given either— (i) a copy of the occupancy permit under the Building Act 1993, if the building permit for the work carried out under the contract requires the issue of an occupancy permit; or (ii) in any other case, a copy of the certificate of final inspection. 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: Occupancy certificate 4Apr 09, 2023 1:25 pm The builder has gone via a cdc which is quicker and cheaper but has tight restrictions on landscaping/retaining allowed especially near boundaries. His ,portion of the contract is complete and as per consent (he was never going to build your retaining walls) but the development is not yet complete so you will need to do the retaining/landscaping first (possibly needing a full DA-did the builder give you the option of going via a full DA or did you decide to do landscaping yourself because price seemed too high? Just curious. Re: Occupancy certificate 5Apr 09, 2023 1:29 pm I am assuming it was via a cdc. Could be I'm wrong and talking nonsense though.... Re: Occupancy certificate 6Apr 09, 2023 9:05 pm worldofmud The builder has gone via a cdc which is quicker and cheaper but has tight restrictions on landscaping/retaining allowed especially near boundaries. His ,portion of the contract is complete and as per consent (he was never going to build your retaining walls) but the development is not yet complete so you will need to do the retaining/landscaping first (possibly needing a full DA-did the builder give you the option of going via a full DA or did you decide to do landscaping yourself because price seemed too high? Just curiou×worldofmud The builder has gone via a cdc which is quicker and cheaper but has tight restrictions on landscaping/retaining allowed especially near boundaries. His ,portion of the contract is complete and as per consent (he was never going to build your retaining walls) but the development is not yet complete so you will need to do the retaining/landscaping first (possibly needing a full DA-did the builder give you the option of going via a full DA or did you decide to do landscaping yourself because price seemed too high? Just curious. ×worldofmud The builder has gone via a cdc which is quicker and cheaper but has tight restrictions on landscaping/retaining allowed especially near boundaries. His ,portion of the contract is complete and as per consent (he was never going to build your retaining walls) but the development is not yet complete so you will need to do the retaining/landscaping first (possibly needing a full DA-did the builder give you the option of going via a full DA or did you decide to do landscaping yourself because price seemed too high? Just curiou×worldofmud The builder has gone via a cdc which is quicker and cheaper but has tight restrictions on landscaping/retaining allowed especially near boundaries. His ,portion of the contract is complete and as per consent (he was never going to build your retaining walls) but the development is not yet complete so you will need to do the retaining/landscaping first (possibly needing a full DA-did the builder give you the option of going via a full DA or did you decide to do landscaping yourself because price seemed too high? Just curious. I have done retaining wall and the driveway, but builder only mention the landscaping after giving me house keys when i noticed that there was no occupancy certificate. Re: Occupancy certificate 7Apr 10, 2023 10:24 am What does your contract say? 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: Occupancy certificate 8Apr 11, 2023 3:03 pm CMH I am build I ng house in NSW In NSW you will definitely need your landscaping completed in order to get OC, either via CDC or council DA as both have approved landscaping plans which are stamped. Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Occupancy certificate 10Jun 12, 2023 8:06 pm CMH Yes builder has used a private certifier and apparently he is insisting that property must be fully landscaped , a bit difficult to do when I am living over 4hrs away. Just wondering if you got your OC ? we are in NSW and are also having a few issues getting ours. Also thinking of moving in as we're running out of cash Congratulations! Nice to put that to bed before christmas, now you can relax 3 9844 Please read what the conditions are when receive final payment invoice. 2 10355 Thanks both I will take a look at the DA and ask my certifier as well. 3 2484 |