Behind Every Building Dispute is a team effort
This week, one of our lawyers and I are in the thick of preparing for a VCAT hearing in the building and property list.
For some clients trial can be highly uncertain but to us, our role is supporting the client and ensuring everything is ready for the barrister to shine.
In our world, what makes outcomes is a collective team effort and it takes the whole team from the paralegal to the barrister to succeed.
To all the solicitor litigators what do you focus on? Is it the groundwork, collaboration and conscientious support of the whole team. Are there other efforts that other litigators know is critical.
In building disputes just like in construction, great results come from careful planning, teamwork, conscientiousness and attention to detail.
This article is a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
Recent articles
-
Water ingress claims in apartments. What lot owners can claim against an owners corporation
Water ingress from common property is one of the most common apartment defect issues we see. Lot owners dealing with leaking roofs, balconies or plumbing failures have a range of remedies available against the owners corporation at VCAT.
-
Building and construction whistleblowers. Know your legal protections
If you have witnessed misconduct or corruption in the building and construction industry, there are substantial legal protections available to you under the Corporations Act.
-
Don’t expect your PI insurance to cover you
Purchasing a professional indemnity policy does not guarantee you are covered. Without careful review of your policy wording, accurate completion of the proposal form and proper notification of circumstances that may give rise to a claim, your PI insurance may not respond when you need it most.
-
Plumbing Issues and Insurance Claims: Who Is Liable in Heave Cases, Roof Leaks and Ground Plumbing Defects?