Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Late completion compensation - $15 a day - is that norma 2Jan 27, 2014 4:08 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: Late completion compensation - $15 a day - is that norma 5Jan 27, 2014 6:05 pm judydg However you may be right saying it may be a moot point as I would imagine most builders would claim all sorts of delays to avoid paying. In a standard building contract there are very few reasons for a builder to claim an extension of time. For instance a builder is required to allow for the amount of wet weather that could be expected, and can only legally claim if the number of wet days exceed that allowance. That doesn't stop them 'trying it on' with customers who don't know their rights. If you want to understand a bit more follow this link: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/2012/08/con ... ct-period/ 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. Like I said the Occupancy Certificate is not the tollgate that marks the completion of the house. The contract defines… 7 10743 4 6823 Yes, get a builder, make sure he is experienced and a registered building practitioner 5 8960 |