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» Building disputes

Timely advice is crucial

Building disputes can be difficult. Contracts are sometimes difficult to understand and the concept of ‘variation of contract’ can be difficult to negotiate. Building disputes can escalate quickly if correct advice is not obtained early on.

Act sooner rather than later

If you think something is going astray, get advice quickly. Often, timely advice can get things back on track with minimal stress. If things have gone past that stage though, we can assist with developing your options or even enter into dispute resolution on your behalf. The sooner you act, the more choices you will have.

Experience delivers peace of mind

The Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal has jurisdiction for the vast majority of disputes between private individuals and their builders. We have considerable knowledge and experience within the tribunal process and can advise on your options plus act on your behalf. Most claims can be dealt with within 6 months and most of the claims filed are settled without a hearing. This saves time and expense on your behalf.

We can simplify the process

The Tribunal has broad powers to hear and determine your issues. This is very helpful, but can be complicated for the lay person.

When things do go wrong, we can assist in advising you – whether you wish to just obtain limited advice on what your options are; or, if you choose to, we can commence proceedings on your behalf in the Consumer Trader and Tenancy Tribunal.

Convey your side of the story effectively

At Etheringtons we can assist in identifying and formulating the issues in dispute from the start. This ensures you can effectively convey your side of the story. We will appear on your behalf at the Tribunal to maximise your benefits and protect your interests.

We recommend contacting us before attempting to file your own case in the Tribunal to ensure your interests are protected from the start. The important thing in building disputes is to contact a solicitor early on so that there are more options available to you.

For professional and effective assistance, call Etheringtons on (02) 9963 9800

 

Testimonials

I chose to use Etheringtons following a less than satisfactory experience with another law firm in handling my building dispute. My solicitor very quickly familiarised herself with the key aspects of my claim, rapidly addressed shortfalls in work already done by my previous firm and was able to clearly and succinctly recommend an appropriate course of action. Throughout the process I found my solicitor to be both consultative and when appropriate prescriptive during various stages of the claim. All advice was sound and questions were answered promptly, all charges for legal services were fair and appropriately documented. While the process was lengthy following the steps as recommended paid off and  eventually I achieved a result that was beyond my expectations

I would have no hesitation in recommending Etheringtons to any potential client with a difficult building dispute.                                                                    JAQ