Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Final payment for new build in NSW 2Oct 03, 2023 6:33 am Get a lawyer. If he's got no money (which I suspect is the case and why he's pursuing agressively), he's likley to be scared into sorting the OC out and following the relevant contract schedules. However I'm pretty sure that the SOPA doesn't mean they can circumvent the contract. The SOPA process accounts for when the contract does not specify when the person perfor.ing the work is entitled to be paid. If that happens the SOP Act sets the date. If you're under a standard building contract and the schedule is clear, as it says, at handover, then the builder doesn't appear to have a leg to stand on and may be trying to bluff you. Don't be bullied. Re: Final payment for new build in NSW 3Oct 03, 2023 9:32 am In Victoria builder must not demand final payment unless OC is given to the owner. Check your NSW legislation it is likely to be the same. 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: Final payment for new build in NSW 5Oct 03, 2023 12:22 pm savg Unfortunately that's not the case in NSW, which is absolutely terrible for consumer protection 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 may be as simple and an hour and the price of a letter being drafted to get the builder off their behind. Hey Buddy I am so sorry to hear. I have been going through something very similar. In our case a client owed us circa $200k for the final payment and moved in without… 2 2071 There is no reason why building contract reconciliation cannot be done prior to handover, if the builder won't do it get someone to do it for you. Why would you pay for… 3 7103 1) I had requested R6 ceiling insualtion batts, however I noticed that on some areas there are huge gaps which will allow hot air to sweep in, and also noticed black/grey… 0 5062 |