Home Owner ~ats~ Builder

• Plaintiff’s Solicitor – Marc O’Donoghue, Construction Law MD

Issue

• 2015. Homeowner & builder signed a contract to build a new luxury home.
• 2016. After moving in the owner found that the house leaked almost everywhere.
• 2016 – 2021. Builder attempted to repair over several years, but to no avail.
• 2021. Homeowner & builder fell out.

Our case

• Homeowner filed a complaint with the QBCC, but the filing was out of time and so the QBCC couldn’t assist.
• We filed an application with QCAT.
• Also, we commenced negotiations with the builder.
• A long and determined negotiation entailed.

Result

• Builder agreed to properly rectify the works under a deed of settlement 👍

Note: QBCC are governed by strict timelines, so out of date is usually out of luck!