doing some works to my property in QLD. My question is if the work my licensed builder is doing on my property causes damage to the neighbors property, what is the legal process. Does neighbour make claim against me, then I the builder. Do I have liability?? Thx.
This is the reason that builders need to be licensed. They need a license to have professional indemnity insurance to cover incidences like this.
Thanks, But what is the process. does the neighbour claim against me, then I make claim against builder?? Or do I just ignore any threats from neighbour.
This is correct Xenia I recently raised this issue on this forum (do a search could be SS) and I also spoke to my builder with regards to my 3 villa development in Perth He advised me that neighbours should contact him if there are any issues as he is the registered builder and liable for damage caused in the process of building. There was brick paving damage to the neighbouring property which the builder sorted and also some other minor issues. Insurance is compulsory. MTR
Your builder should have public liability insurance. Your neighbour needs to contact your builder regarding the matter.
No, public liablity insurance covers this matter. PL Insurance is not compulsory, it is good business practice. Home owners warranty insurance is required for projects over $25k for builders in the residential construction industry.
Interesting, can only talk from my experience and my scenario and good reason why you should ask whether you builder has insurance makes sense. Otherwise leaving yourself wide open
Contractors also take out CAR (contractor's all risk) covers works in progress etc, workers comp and may also take out additional cover over bad debts.
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