We Help You Navigate the Complex Building Dispute Process.
There’s no doubt that protecting your investment with early legal advice regarding your contracts is the best way to go. A strong contract is always the best defence against litigation and will often identify the steps that must be taken to try and resolve a dispute.
However, disputes do arise, relationships sour and circumstances change. When that occurs early advice can help you resolve the dispute quickly and avoid costly litigation. Early action assisted by a legal professional can also help you avoid disruptions to your lifestyle and other consequences.
Resolution needs to factor in many things. The laws and standards that apply and govern the construction industry in NSW. Knowledge of The Home Building Act NSW 1989 is critical for parties involved in residential building disputes; it determines the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the owners, the builders and developers in relation to residential construction. This includes time limits on the lodgement of disputes, depending on the nature of the defect or dispute.
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 may also be relevant to various disputes, as are general law principles. Overriding all of this is also the ability to think commercially and with some common sense, which always assist resolution.
Navigating the complex process needs the assistance of skilled and experienced legal professionals. At Gavel & Page Lawyers, we have a full service team of property, building, contract and litigation lawyers in house to help you with any part or all of the building contract, dispute and/or litigation process. Our team also comes from relevant backgrounds who can also assist with commercial negotiations that may arise.
In the case of the matter moving to legal proceedings via the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), or the Local, District or Supreme Courts, our experienced practitioners can advise and guide you through the process. We will ensure that we communicate with you clearly, so that you understand every step of the process.
Our team at Gavel & Page Lawyers have the knowledge and experience to see you through any dispute, as we proactively pursue your case through to a successful conclusion.
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