Lawyers for building and construction disputes
Efficient dispute resolution and veteran litigation lawyers
With complicated contracts, intense regulations and, often, multiple parties to appease, domestic and commercial building disputes can quickly turn into quagmires. AANDI Lawyers provides comprehensive legal services, including mediation, negotiation and litigation for all building industry members.
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Our building and construction dispute services
Find justice with your dedicated building dispute lawyer
Whether you’re a property owner, contractor, architect, supplier or any other party, you deserve to have your rights respected and protected. We’ll make sure they are.
Get a fair result
As expert negotiators, we’ll aim for amicable resolutions to all disputes. But if litigation is necessary, we’ll handle that, too.
Expertise you can rely on
Our team have decades of collective experience resolving fraught disputes in the building and construction industries. We know what it takes to succeed.
Efficiency and dedication
Your dedicated case lawyer will offer straightforward counsel and actionable strategies, empowering you to make quick and effective decisions.
Seek legal advice from Melbourne’s preferred construction lawyers
How we handle building and construction disputes
Our industry-specialist lawyers can advise you on any issue
While Victorian construction regulations can be complicated, not all disputes arise from interpretive disagreements. Whether you’re seeking payment from an uncooperative building owner, demanding sub-contractors keep to their agreements, or attempting to claim commercial or domestic building insurance, we’ll help you navigate towards a just outcome.
Domestic building dispute resolution
Industrial and commercial building dispute resolution
Breach of contract and defective work litigation
Insurance and warranty claim assessments
Legal representation before VCAT
Debt recovery assistance
Our building and construction industry lawyers
We’ve handled hundreds of cases through VCAT, representing homeowners and clients in every field of the building industry.
Choose AANDI Lawyers
Tailored legal counsel from dedicated lawyers
Constant and clear communication and progress reports
Varied dispute resolution services and strategic solutions
Fair outcomes with reasonable time and cost expectations
Our goal is your peace of mind
Built on experience
After decades in the field, there are few legal challenges we haven’t faced and overcome. We’ve helped commercial building owners, private homeowners, property developers and every other building practitioner find the justice they deserve.
Fast and efficient
A construction dispute lawyer with experience can get you a resolution sooner. We can identify the merits of your case, evaluate the probability of success, and promptly provide effective legal advice.
We are efficient in everything we do because we know your time is valuable. We know our way around the building industry and, if it's the best option, will take effective action in the VCAT.
Clear communication
One of the most important legal services we provide is translation. Construction industry law is complex and governed by countless legislated acts with decades of nuanced interpretations. It’s also mired in legal jargon that can confuse and conceal your legal options.
We will make sure you understand the relevant points of your case and give you clear, direct advice.
Accessible legal advice is your right
We provide a free consultation for all new clients. We will get an understanding of your dispute so we can give you advice on your options. You can find out where you stand before having to pay anything.
Believe you’ve got a case? Let’s get started.
We’ll gladly schedule a consultation with our lawyers at our Richmond office. Simply leave us a detailed message in the form, or give us a call at your convenience.
Address
Level 3, Building 5, 658 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121
Business hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 am–5 pm
Payment options
Flexible payment plans available
Parking
Paid and free 3h parking on Green Street.
Frequently asked questions
The owner and contractor (builder) can both make claims because they are the parties to the building contract.
Claims can be brought against architects, subcontractors, suppliers of building materials, and other parties relevant to the contract.
For owners, we cover claims for any breach of the residential or domestic building contract. This includes when the owner has employed a contractor who has delivered work with design and/or construction defects. Additionally, we can help owners in claims against contractors who have not completed their role in the building project, or who have been slow to complete the work.
For builders, we cover claims for breach of contract, variations to the works or contract price, late payments, and disputes about the interpretation of the building contract.
For disputes between head contractors and subcontractors, we cover claims about payment, poor quality, quality issues with the material the subcontractor has used, and non-payment or retention of any money and the retention not being paid.
We are able to provide legal counsel for both domestic building disputes and residential building disputes.
Commercial and domestic building work contracts can be complex, and it isn't always apparent when there has been a breach or when it is time to pursue commercial litigation over construction projects. We review building contracts when there is a dispute. Typically, this is after the agreement has been made. In general, we do not review building contracts before they are signed. If, however, you have a disagreement about a breach of building and construction law, or outstanding payment claims in relation to building and construction, we can review your contract to see whether you have a case.
Yes, builders can make a claim against an owner for a variety of reasons. For example, if there are late payments or disputes about how a building contract is to be interpreted, the builders can claim the owner. Subcontractors can also make a claim against an owner to a limited extent. Usually, though, a subcontractor would make a claim against a head contractor.
Australian consumer law provides guarantees in relation to the quality of renovation services. There is a minimum standard of work, and if it is poorly done or unsafe, it might be categorised as defective under the law. However, simply alleging building defects is not enough to establish it as a fact.
We engage building experts to assess the defects and provide a report on the severity of the faults and how they fail to comply with Australian Standards. These experts' reports can then be used as evidence to bolster your case.
