When to Commence - Pick the Best and Unqualified Builders in Commonwealth of Australia..?
The Failed, Defendant, and the Collapse of Property CorporationToplace
from Aug 2023
A Insolvent building adviser turned our lives upside down threatening the safety of everyone in the area. Without warning, he began demolishing our brick supporting wall, the major load supporting wall of our bedroom. At one point he had constructed a hose from his roof diverted water into our studio, causing over some several thousand dollars damage to the upstairs rooms, and undermining the footing of the house.
Further to outline the lack of building experience, we discovered that the intermediate wall did not meet the legal fire rating, a critical omission that threatened everyone's safety. In spite of our urgent endeavours to rectify the issue with the builder and contacting the council, we were informed the builder's inspector had already approved on the project, ignoring our concerns and leaving us vulnerable to fire.
Despite getting a judgement in their favour and recompense for restitution, the emotional toll was immeasurable and created many unpleasant memories. They were forced to sell their beautiful home, we mourned the loss of our award winning sanctuary, another victim of government negligence and dangerous building practices. The lack of oversight and governance by local government allowed this tragedy to unfold, heightening the demand for more responsibilities and legal protection for homeowners.
As we grapple with the effects of this experience, we are left to ponder: What help do homeowners have when their sanctuaries are made vulnerable by the neglect of dodgy builders? {https://www.facebook.com/groups/1240633520160302, Builder
