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AANDI Lawyers’ veteran Melbourne-based legal team specialise in construction industry security of payments. Whether you’re a contractor seeking fees owed by an uncooperative client or a homeowner disputing an unfair payment request from your contractor, we will lead you to a just legal outcome. Let’s schedule a consultation at our Richmond offices.
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Resolving disputes, especially those in the construction industry, can be a challenge to navigate. While Victoria does have construction industry payment legislation designed to protect the rights of builders, contractors and clients, the truth is that commercial and domestic building contracts that seem clear are often far more nuanced than you might expect.
AANDI Lawyers provides straightforward, sound and actionable legal advice to help you secure your payments and protect your assets.
If you have any questions, our team of building and construction lawyers can help. Book your consultation today.
Let us know the details of your dispute.
We'll review the facts of your case, assess your contract, then advise you on your legal options.
We'll seek an amicable resolution to secure your payments or escalate the matter to the relevant authorities.
You claim your entitlements.
Let us know the details of your dispute.
We'll review the facts of your case, assess your contract, then advise you on your legal options.
We'll seek an amicable resolution to secure your payments or escalate the matter to the relevant authorities.
You claim your entitlements.
Let us know the details of your dispute.
We'll review the facts of your case, assess your contract, then advise you on your legal options.
We'll seek an amicable resolution to secure your payments or escalate the matter to the relevant authorities.
With decades of experience navigating building and construction industry laws, there are few types of legal disputes we haven’t successfully resolved.
The Victorian Security of Payment Act protects homeowners and builders (and subcontractors who supply related goods) during payment disputes. We’ve relied on this act to secure payment for our past clients, and we feel absolutely confident we can do the same for you.
We don't charge new clients for their first consultation. We want to get an understanding of your case and your options first. We will give you a fair and honest assessment so you know exactly where you stand and what fees are involved.
We've been helping clients recover contract debt for years. Whether you need help escalating a dispute to the Australian Building Construction Commission or fighting an unfair payment claim, we can help.
We know every second counts when it comes to financial disputes. We work hard to get the desired outcome as quickly as we can. You'll see fast results so that you can get back to business as usual.
We translate legal jargon and let you know what we're doing in simple terms. We'll update you via phone or email to provide status updates on your case. We won't make a move if you haven't approved it.
"AANDI are very easy to deal with. Always prompt service with informative and timely communication. We will be using them for all our legal needs from now on."
"Leigh and his team provided excellent service and made my claim process seamless when i was being pressured by my insurance company to use their preferred repairer, highly recommend."
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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 make a claim against 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.
Building contracts can be very complex, and it isn't always obviously apparent when there has been a breach, and 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.
Australian consumer law provides guarantees in relation to the quality of renovation services. There is a minimum standard of work, and if it is badly 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 defect and whether or not they are compliant with Australian Standards. The reports of these experts can then be used as evidence to bolster your case.
For owners, we cover claims for breach of contract. This includes when the owner has employed a contractor who has delivered work with defects in design and/or construction. Additionally, we can help owners in claims against contractors who have not completed their work, or who have been slow to complete the works.
For builders, we cover claims for breach of contract, variations to the works or contract price, late payments, and disputes about interpretation of the building contract.
For disputes between head contractors and subcontractors, we cover claims about payment, poor workmanship, quality issues with the material the subcontractor has used, and non-payment or retention of any money and the retention not being paid.
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.
Leigh has decades of legal experience and has held the Director position at AANDI Lawyers for over 8 years.
