Where to Begin - Voting the Capable and Unqualified Builders in Australia..?
The Bankrupt, Accused, and the ending of Building CompanyToplace
from Aug 2023
A Insolvent adviser turned our lives upside down threatening the safety of everyone in the area. Without proper notification, he began demolishing our brick supporting wall, the main load-bearing wall of our bedroom. At one stage he had constructed a hose from his roof diverted water into our studio, causing over some several thousand dollars damage to our property and undermining its structural integrity.
Further to outline the absolute lack of building experience, we through investigation found that the intermediate wall did not meet the legal fire rating, a major omission that endangered everyone's well-being. Despite our pressing endeavours to rectify the issue with the neighbour's and contacting the council, we were informed the builder's inspector had already approved on the project, ignoring our concerns and leaving us vulnerable to fire.
Despite receiving a legal judgement in their favour and recompense for the damages incurred, the toll was abysmal and created many unpleasant memories. They decided to sell their beautiful home, we mourned the loss of our garden refuge, another victim of government negligence and dicey building practices. The lack of oversight and appropriate governance by government and local council created the environment for this tragedy to unfold, heightening the necessity for more extensive accountability and legal protection for owners.
As we wrestle with the consequence of this trial, we are left to consider: What recourse do homeowners have when their sanctuaries are made vulnerable by the carelessness of others? {https://www.facebook.com/groups/1240633520160302, Construction
