Construction Law

Sydney Construction Lawyer for Building Disputes and Contract Matters

Construction disputes over defective work, payment issues, and contract breaches require strategic legal representation. Mary Stephan provides practical construction law advice throughout Sydney and NSW, assisting homeowners, builders, contractors, and developers with disputes and transactions.

Construction Law Services

• Building Disputes & Defective Work - Representing clients in disputes over substandard construction, incomplete projects, water damage, structural defects, and non-compliance with building codes.

• Payment & Debt Recovery - Security of Payment Act claims, adjudication applications, debt recovery for unpaid building work, and defending against payment disputes.

• NCAT Representation - Appearing in NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal for home building disputes, preparing applications and evidence, and advocating at hearings.

• Construction Contracts - Reviewing and drafting building contracts, subcontractor agreements, fixed-price contracts, and variation agreements to prevent future disputes.

• Court Litigation - Handling complex construction disputes in District Court and Supreme Court involving substantial values, professional negligence, and multi-party matters.

• Home Building Compensation Fund Claims - Assisting homeowners with HBCF claims when builders become insolvent or fail to rectify defective work.

• When to Seek Legal Advice

• Contact Mary if you're experiencing defective building work, have a builder who abandoned your project, are a contractor not being paid, received a payment claim or adjudication application, facing delays or cost overruns, or need a building contract reviewed before signing.

Common Questions

• What can I do about defective building work? You can require rectification under the contract, make a Home Building Compensation Fund claim if the builder is insolvent, or pursue NCAT or court proceedings for rectification costs.

• How do I recover unpaid building fees? Contractors can use the Security of Payment Act adjudication process for rapid payment claims, or pursue debt recovery through court proceedings.

• What is NCAT? NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal handles building disputes valued under $500,000. It's generally faster and less expensive than court proceedings.

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