Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Builder not allowing us to do final practical inspection 5Dec 20, 2022 9:01 am Thanks again for the re-confirming the red flag. You wouldn't happen to be able to recommend any reputable construction lawyers that may assist at short notice? Feel free to PM if you do. Re: Builder not allowing us to do final practical inspection 6Dec 20, 2022 9:04 am Unfortunately I don't. I generally have these fights myself. I know there is one on the forum here that advertisises their services. I think their handle is "construction lawyer". Should be able to find it in the directories. They may be able to help or point you somewhere Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. Re: Builder not allowing us to do final practical inspection 10Dec 21, 2022 8:20 pm One of the things to be aware of is the contractual definition of the Owner. In the copy of the HIA standard I have the defination is: Owner' means the person, partnership or company named in the Particulars of Contract and wherever appearing in this Contract includes their agents executors and administrators. If you want to engage an independant inspector they become your agent. If the builder refuses them permission to enter the site they are refusing the Owner. 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. i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were… 9 98965 The significant date is when receive final payment invoice Check that section of contract Bit of fluff by builders prior to that 1 16076 1 729 |