A contract formally sets out an agreement between you and the builder. The contract must be in writing, and must be signed by both parties before any work begins.
The contract document may vary depending on the type and value of the building work. It will usually comprise a number of documents, including the drawings and specifications.
The contract must:
• be in writing
• be legible
• set out, in full, all of the contractual terms include the name of the building work contractor and the contractor's licence number
• include the names and licence numbers of the contractor's business partners
• be signed by the building work contractor and the building owner (or authorised agent).
The contract should contain details on how to handle disputes and any fees applicable.
Domestic building work contract
These types of contracts are available in several forms for different types of work. Typically they are:
• House contracts (new houses)
• Addition and Alteration contracts
• Minor Works contracts (usually for smaller building work)
• Cost Plus contracts (work charged at cost plus an agreed margin or percentage).
Form 1
A Form 1 – Your Building Contract: Your Rights and Obligations, provides you with information about your building work contract, your cooling-off rights, your warranty rights, building indemnity insurance, deposits and payments.
Your builder must give you a legible copy of a Form 1. You should read the notice carefully and keep it for future reference.
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