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Preston Building Dispute Lawyers

A quarrel on a construction project can be expensive for everyone concerned. It is best if the conflict is settled quickly. A building conflict lawyer should be consulted regardless of whether you are a builder, subcontractor, architect, engineer, or supplier of building supplies and equipment to understand your rights in the event of a disagreement.

Complexity of construction disputes can vary widely, and culpability is not always obvious. Without taking fast action, you can unnecessarily be held responsible for the errors of another party, depending on the terms of the contract.
Acting immediately is therefore advantageous, if not necessary. There might be measures you can do to safeguard your interests or deadlines you need to meet.

We represent:

Builders
Home owners
Developers
Consultants (including architects, surveyors and town planners)
Developers
Contractors
Suppliers
Owners Corporations
We can advise you about any building related matter, including the following:
Security of Payment Act 2002 issues – We can help you get paid faster if you are owed money, or advise you about the processes to comply with if you are served with a Payment Claim;
Domestic Building Disputes
Commercial Building Disputes
Defective Work Claims (commercial and domestic)
Breach of Contract
Debt recovery
Builder insolvency issues
Advice relating to challenging Planning Permit Applications
Building licensing and Home Warranty insurance matters
Quantum meruit claims; and
representing you in VCAT;

We recognise the commotion that a dispute over construction or a structure might cause. We can offer you helpful suggestions to resolve the conflict as quickly as possible. In order to help settle problems in the future, we also offer guidance to builders and contractors regarding typical terms and conditions.
Early intervention can frequently help resolve a situation, and attorneys can hasten this procedure. There may be significant time constraints in other situations that you must abide by.

Negotiations frequently resolve disputes without the need for court action or mediation. Wherever possible, our building conflict attorneys will work with clients to find a mutually agreeable settlement instead of resorting to courtroom action. We collaborate with skilled attorneys that we brief.