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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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Domestic Building Disputes In Victoria Can Now Be Resolved Through A Faster And More Cost-Effective Process
Domestic Building Disputes In Victoria Can Now Be Resolved Through A Faster And More Cost-Effective Process

Earlier this year an independent government agency called Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) was set up to help parties resolve domestic building disputes. 

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