Home building contracts are often industry-standard form contracts from industry associations such as Housing Industry Association (HIA) or Master Builders Association (MBA). Some larger builders have their own, bespoke contracts. Reviewing a building contract will identify the rights and obligations of the parties and the potential legal risks.

We offer the following legal services:

1. Reviewing bespoke building contracts.

2. Reviewing standard form Housing Industry Association (HIA) or Master Builders Association (MBA) contracts including:

• • HIA WA HBCA Lump Sum Building Contract;
  • HIA WA Lump Sum Building Contract ($500,000 and over);
  • HIA WA Cost Plus Contract;
  • MBA Home Building Works Contract;
  • MBA Residential Building Works Contract (over $500,000); and
  • MBA Cost Plus Contract.

3. Advising on contract clauses including:

• • Special conditions;
  • Amendments;
  • Plans;
  • Specifications;
  • Schedules; and

4. Advising on key risk items including:

• • Time for performance (time to commence/complete the works);
  • Delays and Extensions of Time;
  • Variations;
  • Payment;
  • Provisional sum items;
  • Prime cost items;
  • Price increase;
  • Defects;
  • Termination; and

5. Suggesting and drafting amendments or special conditions.

Contact us today to find out if we can help you understand your Home Building Contract.