Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Dec 10, 2015 8:57 pm hi all what does it mean if builder is long overdue, but says he will allow us to move into this almost completed house, but no final settlement/payment yet? does it affect our rights in any way? is it illegal for him to do this? when should i give him the list of defects? Thanks in advance david Re: moving into new house before final settlement 2Dec 11, 2015 9:29 am Have you done a walk around to see any defects? I was told if you move on before this then you accept house as is. Will your lender need a final inspection to give you the final payment? Just ask a few questions first Re: moving into new house before final settlement 3Dec 16, 2015 9:04 pm Do you have occupancy certificate? If not then you will find it difficult to obtain insurance I would think. - otherwise known as Kym - Re: moving into new house before final settlement 4Dec 16, 2015 9:27 pm david123n hi all what does it mean if builder is long overdue, but says he will allow us to move into this almost completed house, but no final settlement/payment yet? does it affect our rights in any way? is it illegal for him to do this? when should i give him the list of defects? Thanks in advance david That sounds super risky and not at all in your best interest. We built the Rathdowne with Simonds Express in Western Melbourne Site start Oct. 2015 Keys Jan. 25th, 2015 My build thread -here- regardless, your contract stipulates a payments schedule and SOPA doesn't give provision to that scenario. Your contractual terms appear to stand. Hence get a lawyer, it… 4 11880 2 4388 Building a fence now will help limit people dumping rubbish and soil on your property. Many houses in suburbia on small lots have fences up before a build. I moved into a… 1 4411 |