#18609
Kangaroo
Flatchatter

    Rita,

    If you’re confused, spare a thought for the people trying to help you with this problem, as we may not have all the facts yet.

    1) You mention the Home Building Regulation 2004. Are you in NSW?

    2) How old is your building?

    3) How many storeys does your building have (excluding basement parking levels or ground level if it’s purely garages)?

    4) Are you under the mistaken impression that the remedial builder’s warranty insurance will cover your alternative accommodation? His policy will only cover any defects he creates, and he hasn’t started yet. It’s the original builder’s policy under which any claim for alternative accommodation would have to be lodged. And, depending on the circumstances, there may not have been one.

    5) Everyone, feel free to jump down my throat if I’m wrong on that.

    6) What is the nature of the “building defect”. Yes, I know the result is water penetration, but what is wrong on the roof, and how are they going to fix it?

    7) What has your EC advised you?