Building disputes: trouble in the suburbs

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Price
$149.00

CPD Points 1.5

Competency
  • C4: Substantive Law (1.5)

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Building disputes: trouble in the suburbs

The Law Society of Western Australia is the professional association for Western Australian barristers and solicitors

 

Course Summary

Explore the practical operation and effect of the Building Act 2011 (WA) and related legislation on neighbourhood building disputes.

Course Details

Chaired by the Hon Justice Kenneth Martin, explore the practical operation and effect of the Building Act 2011 (WA) and related legislation on neighbourhood building disputes. Particular focus is on the provisions in the Building Act relevant to the obligations of builders and others to neighbouring properties as well as the rights of people who have disputes with their own builder. The seminar wraps with an open panel discussion by the speakers and Building Commission representatives who help demystify the operation of the Building Act.