http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Manoj+Narsey+-+LAC+Lawyers Legal Manoj Narsey - LAC Lawyers Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=132904&ca=Legal Building Dispute If talks with the contractor under a residential building contract fail to resolve a dispute, then you should put your dispute in writing to the contractor before approaching the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT"). The OFT may try to negotiate a settlement failing which appoint a buildi... Legal Manoj Narsey - LAC Lawyers Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=132907&ca=Legal Home Warranty Insurance Whether as an owner-builder or a contractor under a home building contract, home warranty insurance from an approved insurer is required for all residential building work exceeding $12,000.00. If an owner-builder decides to sell the property within 6 years after completing th... Legal Manoj Narsey - LAC Lawyers Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=132908&ca=Legal The word "Gold" is no longer associated with a licence. Instead it is now called a contractor licence. To obtain licences or certificates, you need to hold necessary qualifications approved by the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT"). Industry experience or the "20 year rule" is no longer applicable. Lice... Legal Manoj Narsey - LAC Lawyers Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=132910&ca=Legal Requirement The Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) ("the Act") requires that all residential building work which costs over a $1,000.00 (inclusive of labour and material) should be done pursuant to a written contract. Contents of the Contract The Act and the Home Building Regulation 2004 (NSW) ("the Regul... Legal Manoj Narsey - LAC Lawyers Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=132599&ca=Legal SECURITY OF PAYMENT ACT The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) ("Security of Payment Act") applies to all building and construction work in New South Wales except any residential building work carried to which the Home Building Act 1989 applies. The intention of th...