Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Avenues for resolving issues with a builder (Victoria) 6Jul 21, 2012 10:01 am 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: Avenues for resolving issues with a builder (Victoria) 8Jul 21, 2012 5:44 pm 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 Avenues for resolving issues with a builder (Victoria) 9Jul 22, 2012 1:20 am Building Expert, you still haven't provided any help to the OP. It is unlikely that a building inspector is going to pick up on a rangehood that wasn't properly secured and thus, consequently fell down later on. Essentially my understanding of what you wrote is there's no point in taking legal action but if you got a building inspector during construction, the house would have been perfect. As a 'building expert' shouldn't you provide constructive advice or not even bother posting up what you have. To the OP good luck, hope you get it sorted. Re: Avenues for resolving issues with a builder (Victoria) 10Jul 22, 2012 3:38 pm JB1 makes some good points Firstly, yes it is unlikely that OP's problem would have been picked up at final inspection because it is a latent defect and there are no guarantees even if you are using competent inspector for stage inspections. This is so because it is critical point inspection and not monitoring all of construction all the time. Secondly, there is no guarantee even if you have independent inspector if your builder is incompetent, doesn't care or is simply a rogue. All it is, a best chance to control your build and reduce your risks, and most of the time it works well and most of the time builders respond well. JB1 is right I should have been more direct with advice as to what OP should do. By all means go with Consumer affairs and there is a good chance builder may respond better than it does now and you may come out of it with a satisfactory outcome. If you have exhausted your chances and there is no satisfactory answer you can lodge a small claim with VCAT and that can work well (inexpensively) with simple claims. OP should read all available information on respective agencies web site. Thank you for your comment JB1 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 Hi folks, Victoria resident here. I've submitted my owner builder application to the VBA. I thought I'd share my experience so far. I submitted my application… 0 6175 For reference, this is the Austlii reference. My take on this is, that they would be breaking the law denying access to a homeowner in Victoria, or their agent from having… 1 4962 Hey everyone Not for me or anyone I know, just generally interested. For a single allotment house, are you allowed to take the fence on both sides of your house and… 0 15356 |