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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Nov 16, 20204 min read
Terms of Settlement signed - is the matter really over?
When settling a construction dispute, the scope of the release is generally one of the key components of any agreement reached. Where the...
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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Mar 23, 20202 min read
Temporary Changes to Legislation following COVID-19
Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government announced that it will be making temporary changes to the...
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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Sep 30, 20192 min read
Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) - Changes Announced
The Victorian State Government has recently introduced the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 that proposes a number of changes to the
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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Sep 20, 20193 min read
Taking over a Building Contract - What do you need to know?
What you need to know when taking over another Builder's Contract.
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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Aug 7, 20193 min read
Termination when a Building Permit is not obtained within time – what happens to the deposit?
A recent case in VCAT has shed some light as to how a deposit payment will be dealt with when a Building Permit is not obtained in time.
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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Jun 12, 20192 min read
When is it unreasonable to refuse to allow the Builder on site to rectify defects?
When is it unreasonable to refuse to allow the Builder on site to rectify defects?
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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Mar 12, 20192 min read
Payment in Advance of Stage
What happens when a Builder makes a demand for payment before the required work is completed? A common dispute between Owners and...
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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Mar 1, 20191 min read
Lacrosse Tower ACP Decision
On 28 February 2018, the decision in the matter of Owners Corporation No.1 of PS613436T v LU Simon Builders Pty Ltd (Building and...
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Perry Thomas Lawyers
Feb 20, 20191 min read
Quantum Meruit Case heads to the High Court
The High Court of Australia has granted special leave to appeal from the decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal in Mann v Paterson...
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