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Who pays for a report to identify potential building defects in NSW for a Strata Scheme of 2 levels which has home owners warranty insurance. That is, a report conducted in the first 12 months to identify and potential issues which might be present. I’ve had varying responses on this one (and I believe the minority response is actually the correct one) but interested to open it up the forum.
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Section 204 of the act states that the cost of the building inspector is paid by the developer if it’s a residential development.
Its black and white
Whilst the act calls out for a building inspector, it does not go on to define one.
You need to read the entirety of this section of the act. The OC has final say about whom is employed and the reports this person produces are taken as “truth”
Since the developer is paying get the highest qualified, most expensive practitioner you can.