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Builder’s Beware! Get Variations In Writing To Recover Payment!
Builder’s Beware! Get Variations In Writing To Recover Payment!

The recent High Court decision in Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32 highlights the importance of complying with section 38 of Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) (Act) in order to recover payment for a variation to the works. In March 2014, Mr and Mrs Mann (the Owners) entered into a Master Builders Association Form HC-6 (Edition 1-2007) major domestic building contract with Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd (the Builder).

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building law, construction lawKatie Goldbuilders, high court, mann v paterson constructions, domestic building contracts act, owners, variations, supreme court, victoria, fair value, section 38, act, quantum, recover, payment, quantum meruit
New Combustible Cladding Regulations In Victoria
New Combustible Cladding Regulations In Victoria

The tragic building fires in the Lacrosse Building of Melbourne in 2014, the Marina Torch Tower of Dubai in 2015 and the Greenfell Tower of London in 2017 have sparked international safety concerns regarding the use of combustible cladding in construction of buildings, homes and places of public assembly.

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construction law, building lawKatie Goldcladding, combustible, victoria, regulations, Greenfell Tower of London, Marina Torch Tower of Dubai, parliament, amendments, Building Act 1993 (Vic), Local Government Act 1989 (Vic), act, council, urban lawyers, Registration of Building Trades and Other Matters, Cladding Rectification Agreements, Cladding Rectification Charge, Building Orders, owners, occupants