Building And Construction Law
Working with both Owners and builders (from start-up builders to major volume builders) Spectrum Lawyers & Consultants can assist you in a variety of projects including:
- Provide contract advice on your building contract before you commence any building works (or even before you sign a contract) to ensure you have the correct contract provisions and structure
- Create template documents to streamline your building processes
- Assist you manage disputes which may arise during a building project whether it is a contractual dispute or a defective works dispute
- Represent you at a mediation or conciliation and advise you on settlement options
- DBDRV and VCAT disputes
- Mange home warranty and insurance claims
- Drafting manuals on compliance with the building contract
- Reviewing and advising on display village contracts
- Reviewing and advising on marketing collateral
Training / Advice
Spectrum Lawyers & Consultants can also provide training, individually tailored to your requirements (whether it be senior management, staff generally, inductions or one-on-one training). Some of the topics could include the following, but we would be happy to discuss any other training requirements you may have:
- Understanding the relevant building legislation, including Domestic Building Contracts Act, Building Act and associated Regulations.
- Understanding the Domestic Building Contracts Act
- Specific operational topics – eg, claiming an effective extension of time; how to make a valid variation; When is it ok to vary the payment schedule in a building contract
- Preparing for the Domestic Building Dispute Resolution of Victoria
- Preparing for Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal
- Engaging an expert at VCAT
- Identifying defective works and recharging a contractor
- Working with private building consultants
Debt Recovery
Sometimes the issue is getting paid after you win a case, or establishing proper documentation / training to enable your business to recharge your contractors for defective work. At Spectrum Lawyers & Consultants, we can help you
- Recover your money against the other party if you successfully win your case;
- Draft the necessary paperwork to establish a right to recharge or set-off claims for defective work by your contractors;
- Provide training to your supervisors and management about how to implement the recharge / set-off process against contractors for defective work (and then be able to collect the debt).
Fees
Once we have a full understanding of your requirements, we can offer you a fixed price for our services. Contact us for more information