Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 25Jun 30, 2009 12:22 am “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 30Jul 01, 2009 1:56 am “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 33Jul 01, 2009 11:04 am Where you are coming from is where you are going to... Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 34Jul 01, 2009 11:26 am onc_artisan common courtesy is the way to go Just to re-iterate....... It was a Saturday morning I went on-site because my neighbour had been burgled & I wanted to check our place was ok, I was surprised to find I could walk straight in! Our house has been at fix-out for 2 months, we have been paying 90% of our mortgage all this time Being a Saturday, I could not call the builder to ask them to meet me there to make sure the burglars had not affected our place. Common courtesy is all fine and well, but under the above circumstances an e-mail from the builder telling me I was 'unlawful' by entering was a bit strong I reckon? Anyway, so far it seems that yes - they don't like you on site on your own (fair enough) and there may be liability issues, (even though as the owner we have signed our liability rights away and indemnifies the builder against any losses or injury/death as a result of the owner). The contract states that you can arrange a visit with the supervisor, but no where does it state that you cannot go to site on your own. So far it seems that it is not, in fact, illegal? I don't want to stir a hornets nest with the builder as we have a good relationship and we're happy with their work, but I did take offence a little at the strong language in the e-mail, especially as it was a return e-mail from me telling them that the house is not secure and thieves are currently active in the area - and if it turns out that it is not actually illegal, then the e-mail they sent me is just plain wrong. I e-mailed them back yesterday to ask under what laws it is in fact 'unlawful', I have not heard back as yet. The comments about things going missing from site being the builders responsibility and not to worry etc are all well and good, but at the end of the day, if something goes missing and this causes a delay then that's more rent we have to pay out whilst it's sorted. Leaving an almost complete house, full of fixtures, totally unsecured is not acceptable in my book especially when we paid for 'lock-up'. As I have said before, I understand builders stand points on these matters as do I also understand people wanting to have a nosey of their house on a weekend. I have tried, as a rule, to respect the site access issues of the builder, however, the point of starting the thread was to find out if it was actually illegal and not just a 'please don't do it'. What I have issue with is if it is not illegal but the builders tell you it is, i.e. using the weight of the fact you believe you may be breaking the law by doing it. Surely that's not right? Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 35Jul 01, 2009 11:42 am Again, you are not breaking the law by entering the site. If there are delays; there should be compensation clauses in your contract so rent won't be an issue. Poor form by the builder's contractors/supervisor leaving the site open like that though. "I never learned a thing until I finished school" - Unknown "You can get anything accomplished, If you don't mind who gets the credit" - Ned Hay Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 36Jul 01, 2009 12:46 pm kid81 I haven't read all the posts but i would like to advise that it is not Illegal for you to enter the site however there are laws pertaining to safety and liability. Most contracts have clauses that allow site visit by appointment. You should always organise a visit prior to just turning up on site. 99% of builders will allow a visit. What happens if I want to have a casual stroll of my "new baby" to see how it's going on a lazy Sunday afternoon? Demolition August 2009, Construction Started September 2009, Completed December 2010 Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 37Jul 01, 2009 12:52 pm you really shouldn't without arranging it with your builder. As i said; Whilst not illegal; There are liability; OS&H and other issues at stake. Not to mention your relationship with your builder. Your builder will be happy to walk you through if you organise it with him. ... ... ... ... ... ... What no one knows won't hurt them is one of my favourite sayings. "I never learned a thing until I finished school" - Unknown "You can get anything accomplished, If you don't mind who gets the credit" - Ned Hay Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 38Jul 01, 2009 3:03 pm The comments about things going missing from site being the builders responsibility and not to worry etc are all well and good, but at the end of the day, if something goes missing and this causes a delay then that's more rent we have to pay out whilst it's sorted. Leaving an almost complete house, full of fixtures, totally unsecured is not acceptable in my book especially when we paid for 'lock-up'. Good point about the delay in moving in. Also, the fact some other person has been in your new home stealling things is not a good feeling. You have acted in a very responsible manner in letting the builder know the door was not locked. I would do the same. IMO your builder should have responded a bit diffrently with a thank you and left out the unlawful part. IMO the reasion they do this is as I said to stop owners getting in the way and IMO stop them checking all the thinks that may not be done right. I too signed a document about access to my site. But I will be checking the doors at lock up. Hope you get to move in real soon and enjoy your new home. Regards KW................ “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Is it 'illegal' to enter your own site? 40Jul 01, 2009 5:45 pm Noob I guess if thats what your standard HIA contracts says then you best not go near your site till your home is finished. Cheers KW........... “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. 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