Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Surface Drainage Defect / Construction Lawyer 22Nov 02, 2018 7:42 am owner406 As the retaining wall in this situation is supposed to be a performance solution, does anyone know if the builder is required to provide plans / documents for the construction of it. I may be wrong but Section 26 of the Domestic Building Act states that the Builder must supply copies of relevant reports etc for work being carried out for the building owner. At this stage they will not provide documentation, as it is not on our property. I was under the understanding that as they are specifiying it as a rectification/performance solution for the defect on our property, they would need to provide the documentation. I would be checking that the builder or land owner has officially put an easement so that wall is legally there , what’s to stop another person who buys the property removing it if he doesn’t want it in his land Yes they should supply all reports and designs details Finding the right construction lawyer can be a bit daunting, especially when you've had some challenges in your search. It's essential to have someone reliable and… 7 21380 because its not being managed properly. Also "properly" is too broad and too subjective a term to be able to pinpoint a single event as not being managed properly.… 1 2729 Its the flashing and is normal. Some builders cover them up others just leave them handing. You can cover it up with an aluminium bracket or ask the builder. 7 8411 |