These legal changes are important, but they are unlikely to completely get rid of building defects. New NSW building law could be a game changer for apartment safety Since the Opal Tower evacuation, the NSW government has moved to tighten building laws to reduce future defects. While our guide will help apartment owners and buyers to work through defect issues, state and territory governments could also do more to help out owners. Dean Lewins/AAP What else can be done to improve the situation? And always get a second opinion if in doubt.Ī Mascot Towers apartment owner feels the emotional toll in August 2019 after giving his statement to a NSW parliamentary inquiry into building standards and disputes. They include lawyers, building specialists, strata managers and project managers. To help navigate the process, you want the best experts by your side. Conflict can occur, and collective decision-making can feel very slow. Look after yourself: dealing with defects can be financially and emotionally draining. Records are needed in case there are disputes and to show future buyers the building is well-maintained. This will include your owners corporation, but also your insurer(s) and Fair Trading (especially if the defect is major). Sharing is caring: make sure you report defects to people who need to know. If your building is outside the warranty period, you may have to fund rectification yourself. In NSW, for minor defects, you have two years to start the process of getting the builder or developer to fix the defect. Be aware of time limits on building warranties. The early bird catches the worm: you can never start looking for and dealing with defects too early. Housing with buyer protection and no serious faults – is that too much to ask of builders and regulators?
Though often hard to see, these problems can turn out to be costly. The big things to look out for are potential fire risks and waterproofing or structural issues. UNSW Sydney provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Technology Sydney provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation AU. Martin Loosemore receives funding from the Strata Community Association (NSW) and the Australian Research Council. Laura Crommelin receives funding from Strata Community Association (NSW), the Australian Research Council, and the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. She is an academic member of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers. Hazel Easthope receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, the City of Sydney and Strata Community Association. Sian Thompson receives funding from Strata Community Association (NSW) and the Australian Research Council.īill Randolph receives funding from the Australian Research Council, Landcom, Shelter WA and various strata industry organisations, including Strata Community Association (NSW), which funded the work discussed in this article. Professor of Construction Management, University of Technology Sydney Research Lecturer, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW Sydney Scientia Associate Professor, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW Sydney This statement was issued on Augby Entrata, Inc.Research Associate, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW Sydneyĭirector, City Futures Research Centre, Faculty of the Built Environment, UNSW Sydney We will do our best to respond to your feedback within five business days. Feedback:Įntrata welcomes feedback in relation to the accessibility of this website.
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