If you are building with Projex Management & Construction Pty Ltd trading as Nicheliving (Nicheliving), you may have seen the recent press release from the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety which states that the Building Services Board has refused to renew Nichelivi...

Unfair Contract Terms Under the Australian Consumer Law, a Homeowner can seek relief that a Court declares a clause to be void, unenforceable, and severed from a contract if the following elements are satisfied: the relevant (Building Contract) is a consumer contract; the Building Contract...

As homeowners, it’s crucial to understand legal options when facing disputes with builders. Since the formation of Vogt Legal, we have received a high and ongoing intake of clients reporting issues relating to delays by their builders in completing works by the contracted date for practical comp...

When a subcontractor is awarded a job, the head contractor typically issues a purchase order that comes with a contract document titled "Terms & Conditions," "General Conditions," or "Subcontractor Agreement." Subcontractors are strongly encouraged to engage a contract lawyer to review these c...