Victorian Current Acts

DOMESTIC BUILDING CONTRACTS ACT 1995 - SECT 42

A builder must not demand final payment under a major domestic building contract until—

        (a)     the work carried out under the contract has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications set out in the contract; and

        (b)     the building owner is given either—

              (i)     a copy of the occupancy permit under the Building Act 1993 , if the building permit for the work carried out under the contract requires the issue of an occupancy permit; or

              (ii)     in any other case, a copy of the certificate of final inspection.

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