Greater Regulatory Oversight Introduced into the Building Act 1993 (Vic)

Appointments of a State Building Surveyor (SBS) and a Building Monitor (BM) are two welcome amendments to the Building Act 1993 (Act) made by the Hon Richard Wynne, former Minister of Planning and Minister of Housing.

Katie Gold25 October 2022state building surveyor, building monitor, Building Act 1993 (Vic), building act

Victorian Supreme Court Of Appeal Clarifies Start Date Of Limitation Periods For Building Defects

On 8 June 2022, the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal (VSCA) confirmed the commencement date of limitation periods under the Building Act 1993 (Vic) (Building Act). Where multiple occupancy permits have been issued for a building project, this decision has significant industry impacts.

Exceptions To Limitation Periods For Defective Building Work

The recent NSW Supreme Court decision in Sydney Capitol Hotels Pty Ltd v Bandelle Pty Ltd [2019] NSWSC 1825 confirms that certain claims which are made 10 years after the date of the occupancy permit will not be time barred under section 134 of the Building Act 1993 (Vic). In Victoria, there are two Acts which prescribe limitation periods, namely Section 5 of the Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Vic); and Section 134 of the Building Act 1993 (Vic).

What Are Protection Works And What Is Involved In A Protection Works Notice?

If you are planning to carry out building work on your property, you may be required to carry out protection work to adjoining properties to ensure that they are not affected or damaged by your proposed building work.

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