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

Summary

DBC Act 1995 (Vic) Pt 2 + Div 4. Mandatory contract content + statutory warranties (s 8) + DBI insurance over $16,000.

Enforced by

Topics

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