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Unqualified Expert Witnesses in Building Claims
A building professional who can write a report and a building professional who can defend one under cross-examination at VCAT are rarely the same person, and the gap between them is costing property owners claims.
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Suing for Water Damage Under Section 16 Water Act
If water from a neighbouring property has damaged your home or investment property in Victoria, section 16 of the Water Act 1989 gives you a direct path to recovery, but only if you can prove exactly where the flow came from and why it was unreasonable.
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Gathering Expert Evidence in Property Damage Cases
When a property damage claim moves toward recovery, the tradesperson who fixed the problem and the expert who can prove liability in court are rarely the same person.
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Owners Corporations: Pursue Builders for Defects
Owners corporations with clear defect evidence, solvent builders, and active warranties are routinely funding rectification themselves, and most of the time, there's no good reason for it.
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