Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 28, 2023 9:39 am If a builder is taking deposits and not getting Domestic Building Insurance how can they be prosecuted? This is in Victoria, and there are potentially multiple parties impacted. I am not an impacted party, but rather I've been made aware of this issue and I'm wondering what avenues can be used. From what I've seen VBA can't do anything, VMIA can't do anything, Consumer Affairs may be able to do something? Surely this is illegal, can the police be involved? Re: If a Builder is taking deposits and not getting DBI how 2Sep 28, 2023 7:02 pm In Victoria the builder is required to provide Home Owners Insurance before signing domestic building contract. So if there is no Insuance there can be no building contract and therefore no contract deposit. In addition the Relevant Building Surveyor must sight Home Owners Insurance before issuing building permit. If the builder is breching the acts, regulations and is guilty of misconduct then VBA can take disciplinary action which can be reprimand, fines, suspension or cancellation of builders registration 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: If a Builder is taking deposits and not getting DBI how 3Sep 28, 2023 7:17 pm Thanks. I called VBA today and they said it was a Consumer Affairs issue, the old handball. Seems like the government organisations don't want to do their job at the moment. I'm wondering if anyone knows what the requirements are of a builder to be eligible to hold Domestic Building Insurance for proposed works. https://www.dbi.vmia.vic.gov.au… 0 3926 I had a similar issue with my dishwasher not getting water, and it turned out to be a faulty aquastop. In my case, the mechanism inside was jammed, so no water was passing… 1 3647 I’ve been prepping for winter myself, so here’s what I’ve found helpful. For staying cozy outside, patio heaters work well, but if you want a budget-friendly option,… 2 2885 |