7 things builders could do to avoid a Domestic Building Dispute
This article applies to Domestic Building Contracts in Victoria.
Put all variations in writing
1. If a Builder wants to get paid for a variation to the Domestic Building Contract they should always make sure that the
variation is put in writing to the Owner and is signed off by the Owner.
a. The only way to protect yourself from a dispute or in a dispute is by documenting everything in writing.
As a general guide:
i. The Owner must give notice of any of the variations and if that variation does not require an amendment to any permit, or if