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MarIf your newly constructed or recently renovated home has sprung a leak during the past week’s weather, you may be wondering whether to notify your builder or make a claim on your home and contents insurance—or both. It’s essential to determine the likely cause of the leak. In many cases, further investigation may be needed to confirm […]
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OctWhat Every Homeowner (and Builder) Should Know When it comes to building or renovating your home in Queensland, you want assurance that the construction will meet the required standards. That’s where implied warranties under Part 3 of Schedule 1B of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (QBCC Act) come into play. These statutory warranties are[…]
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JulIn the recent case of Queensland Building and Construction Commission v Smith [2024] QDC 101, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) sought to recover amounts it had paid under the home warranty statutory insurance scheme (Scheme) from a director of a deregistered building company. The preliminary legal issue was whether the former director could be held[…]
