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Nov 16
4 min

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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Temporary Changes to Legislation following COVID-19

Perry Thomas Lawyers

Mar 23
2 min

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 Corp...

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Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) - Changes Announced

Perry Thomas Lawyers

Sep 30, 2019
2 min

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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Taking over a Building Contract - What do you need to know?

Perry Thomas Lawyers

Sep 20, 2019
3 min

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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Termination when a Building Permit is not obtained within time – what happens to the deposit?

Perry Thomas Lawyers

Aug 7, 2019
3 min

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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When is it unreasonable to refuse to allow the Builder on site to rectify defects?

Perry Thomas Lawyers

Jun 12, 2019
2 min

When is it unreasonable to refuse to allow the Builder on site to rectify defects?

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Perry Thomas Lawyers

Mar 12, 2019
2 min

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 Builder...

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Perry Thomas Lawyers

Feb 28, 2019
1 min

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 Proper...

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Quantum Meruit Case heads to the High Court

Perry Thomas Lawyers

Feb 20, 2019
1 min

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 Con...

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