Building Act Amendments – Building contractors insurance and director liability

Proposed changes to the Building Act 2004 will make significant changes to pre-contract disclosure by building contractors undertaking residential works. The licensing of builders under the Licensed Building Practitioners scheme will remain voluntary; however as from 1 March 2012 building practitioners will need to be licensed to carry out restricted building work. As from that date unlicensed building practitioners will have to engage a licensed building practitioner to either carry out or supervise restricted work. Prior to entering into a construction contract a prospective building contractor will be required to provide the consumer with information of the skills, qualifications and the license status of persons who will undertake the work.

All licensed building practitioners undertaking restricted building works will therefore need to revisit the basis of their professional indemnity insurance. In particular, licensed building practitioners who are principals of small-to-medium entities should assess their risk and the scope of any professional indemnity insurance where they are providing the building service, or supervising others undertaking restricted building works.

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A real estate attorney can help you in a variety of related matters. Real estate may consist of agricultural, forest, brick, water, residential and commercial property. Well-informed lawyers know everything about any kind of property. They can advise you on matters concerning litigation, fraud, purchase agreements, leases, grants and concessions, and anything involving land legislation. A real estate attorney does not neglect any matter about land legislation, however small. They can help you with legal matters, as well as financial and business matters. Therefore, it pays to hire a professional to have him or her as a specialist legal consultant in a business. The Truth in Lending Act obligates creditors to disclose all the credit terms and borrowing costs of the creditor. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System implements the Truth in Lending Act.

Congress created the Truth in Lending Act to accurately inform creditors of their credit costs and the exact provisions of credit loans. Many mortgagors are unaware of the exact provisions of the Truth in Lending Act and therefore this law is often violated because mortgagors are ignorant of it and their rights concerning the law. If there is a violation of the Truth in Lending Act, this can be a basis for rescinding the loan contract. Therefore, all mortgagors should carefully consult with an attorney to see if their creditors have faithfully complied with the law. The Truth in Lending Act came about because of many fraudulent acts by mortgagees on unsuspecting mortgagors that caused creditors to gain unduly at the expense of their debtors. Many mortgagors lost their properties because they were unaware of onerous terms in their mortgage contracts.

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The process of buying and selling a property such as a residential home or a commercial building can be a complex procedure. Errors in these transactions can result in significant monetary loss to the buyer or the seller. Therefore, to avoid these kinds of issues and protect yourself from real estate blunders, it is better to get professional help.

A qualified real estate lawyer will help you understand the details of your real estate transaction and help protect you from any potential financial loss.

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