Residential building & construction disputes

Understand your rights and responsibilities regarding any issue or claim arising from your residential home or strata project or job.

When things go wrong, we can help set them right

Approaching and resolving home and strata building and construction disputes effectively will likely save considerable costs and time.

Who we help

We advise and represent a wide range of parties including:

  • Home owners

  • Owners corporations

  • Developers

  • Builders and specialist head contractors

  • Trade contractors

  • Suppliers

Whether you are building, renovating, or responding to a complaint or claim whether arising under a contract or home building legislation, we help clarify your rights and obligations and realistic outcomes at an early stage.

Our services

We guide and support clients through the entire process of their residential home or strata building dispute or claim.

Defective or incomplete work

Assessing the extent and nature of defective work or incomplete work and advise on available claims and outcomes, including methods of calculation of damages (compensation).

Delay

Considering the extent of delay caused during a residential building and construction project or job, and advise on the validity of claims for extension of time, prospects of a claim for liquidated or unliquidated damages, and possible restrictions / prevention to bringing a delay claim.

Overpayment and damages

Assessing whether there has been overpayment for work not performed, and whether the principal is entitled to claim for the paid excess.

Legal representation during claims and proceedings

Representing parties, whether they are an owner, developer or contractor, throughout the entirety of a claim or dispute, and legal proceedings involving residential home or strata building claims before courts and tribunals, including briefing qualified expert witnesses, preparing legal documents and evidence and appearing and advocating at hearings.

Contact us

Not sure where to start?

Please tell us about your situation, and we will get in touch to help you take the next step clearly and confidently.