Browse Forums General Discussion Re: solicitor for building contracts 2Mar 07, 2011 9:00 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: solicitor for building contracts 8Mar 12, 2011 6:17 am Quote: For example 1. there is a weather clause that states that weather can cause delays. It can be argued by the builder that if there was any rain on a particular day that, that was a a no show day, even if it didnt rain where your house is. 2. Put a clause in about rent rebate for you if they go over time. An incentive for them to finish. Some comments The solicitor can't do much about weather clauses. Its an enforcement issue. You need to keep records of the weather on site. The standard contract includes a clause on additional costs like rent if the building overruns, its called Liquidated Damages. The issue is getting the builder to agree at a reasonble cost. For instance on my standard house build with a period of a year the amount was $250 a week. Now builders are offering periods of a year I have heard of amounts of $1 a week. If you want a higher amount the builder just puts thousands on the contract price. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Industry type domestic contracts are prepared by industry bodies for the benefit of the builders. This means that if you are the owner watch out. One of the points is… 0 3226 MBA and HIA both have sub contract agreements, check them out 2 7315 |