Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) — warranties
Vic domestic building contracts include statutory warranties + insurance requirements.
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Who must comply
Vic registered building practitioners undertaking domestic work.
What triggers it
Domestic building contract above contract value threshold.
When due
Per contract execution + during works + 6/10-year defect periods.
Evidence required
DBI insurance + statutory warranties + contracts.
Max penalty
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Summary
DBC Act 1995 (Vic) Pt 2 + Div 4. Mandatory contract content + statutory warranties (s 8) + DBI insurance over $16,000.
Enforced by
Topics
constructionconsumer-protection
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