Fred Kalouche & Associates’ experienced building and construction lawyers are here to help with complex matters of construction law, to which strict timeframes may apply. Let us ease this undue stress for you. We can assist in all stages of the building and construction process, including:
- Advising you as to a building and construction contracts
- Advising as to commercial agreements between contractors.
The Building and Construction Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA) was introduced to regulate the payment process in the building and construction industry and alleviate financial pressure. Its main aims were to ensure cash flow and reduce insolvency while providing quick and fair dispute resolution. Do you need assistance in the preparation or defence of adjudication arising under SOPA? Your best defence is to retain the services of one of our building and construction lawyers, as they are well versed in this area, so you don’t have to be.
Perhaps you have been denied an insurance claim relating to alleged damage caused by defective building works and are facing an uninsured loss. Oftentimes insurance companies will issue a denial of indemnity – a fancy term which means the insurer considers the insured’s claim not covered under the policy or contract of insurance. This can be confusing, particularly if you believed you were covered for an event when, in fact, you were not. Quite often it’s not until someone makes an insurance claim that they find this out the hard way. But don’t worry – sometimes it’s just because the insurance company made the wrong decision or decided without first obtaining all the necessary evidence and information. If this happens, contact your team at Fred Kalouche & Associates before accepting your insurer’s decision, as we can help review it.
Development Applications (DAs) are another area we can help you with. A DA is a formal request for permission to carry out development on the land. These may include subdivisions, the erection of a building, the carrying out of work, demolition or any other matter controlled by an environmental planning instrument. DAs apply to most developments. If one of your neighbours intends to develop or redevelop their property in a manner that you believe is unsuitable or damaging to your property, contact our lawyers today to discuss your options.
For an obligation free discussion, please contact our team on (02) 8062 6300.