Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Builder not providing certificates to certifier for OC 2Apr 19, 2018 8:37 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Builder not providing certificates to certifier for OC 4Apr 19, 2018 9:07 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Builder not providing certificates to certifier for OC 5Apr 19, 2018 9:18 am The greatest incentive for the builder to obtain occupancy certificate is the last payment. In Victoria it is illegal for the builder to claim final payment without occupancy permit. Have you paid builder the last payment? Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Builder not providing certificates to certifier for OC 6Apr 19, 2018 9:37 am Yes sadly I wished I had held onto the last payment longer than I had. Anyway, still has his builders licence- for how long who knows? Council approvals I will likely have on file and will look for these when home. Trades were licenced to best of my knowledge. I am going to basically keep contacting him through emails and phone calls until we get him to forward these through. Re: Builder not providing certificates to certifier for OC 7Apr 19, 2018 9:58 am @Meridan Sounds like he's taken your money and done a runner Contact the Builders Registration Board ASAP they will have records if he's done this before and will advise you accordingly also please check on Builders insurances and warranties Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Builder not providing certificates to certifier for OC 8Apr 20, 2018 9:14 am Thanks. He is still operating his business but doesn't do any manual work himself whilst his team of 12 completes jobs around Sydney. Nonetheless, the next call I make will likely be to the bodies you mentioned. Appreciate your help with this matter. Re: Builder not providing certificates to certifier for OC 9Apr 20, 2018 9:36 am Meridian... Thanks for the update, imo, That makes things worse If he's a one man operator and he doesn't do things himself, Then he has to rely on others.. Problems arise if things are "non compliant & Require Certification" then someone has to pay to have it rectified....? Please get on to it ASAP Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Hi, I contracted a Builder to do a Garage to Bedroom + ensuite conversion (Class 1a), the Builder engaged the Certifier and Engineer and received BDA from the Certifier… 0 5030 Hi, does anyone have a clue how the Brisbane Development website work in terms of how uptodate the dates on it are (developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au). I transfered… 0 4639 |