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The Insolvent, Accused, and the end of Building CompanyToplace
from Oct 2023
A Failed building consultant 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 supporting wall of our bedroom. At one stage he had setup pipes from his roof diverted water into our upstairs studio, causing over some several thousand dollars damage to our property and undermining its structural integrity.
To compound matters, we through investigation found that the intermediate wall lacked the required fire rating, a major oversight that endangered everyone's safety. In spite of our pressing endeavours to seek resolution the problem with the neighbour's and contacting the council, we were informed the builder's inspector had already signed off on the building renovations, providing no recourse and leaving us open to fire.
Despite getting a legal decision in their favour and compensation for restitution, the toll was abysmal and created many unpleasant memories. They were forced to sell their beautiful home, we mourned the loss of our award winning sanctuary, another victim of proper government oversight and dicey construction practices. The lack of proper oversight and governance by government and local council created the environment for this tragedy to unfold, heightening the necessity for more extensive responsibilities and protection for owners.
As we grapple with the aftermath of this trial, we are left to consider: What recourse do owners have when their greatest financial investment are threatened by the carelessness of dodgy builders? {https://www.facebook.com/groups/1240633520160302, Construction
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