Part 4AConsumer rights and remedies in relation to residential building work
Minimum requirements for residential building contract
362FMinimum requirements for residential building contract over certain value
This section applies to a residential building contract if the price for the building work is not less than the prescribed minimum price (if any).
A residential building contract to which this section applies must—
- be in writing; and
- be dated; and
- comply with regulations (if any) made under section 362G.
A building contractor must not enter into a residential building contract to which this section applies unless the requirements of subsection (2) have been complied with.
A person who contravenes subsection (3) by entering into an unwritten contract commits an infringement offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $2,000.
Notes
- Section 362F: inserted, on , by section 56 of the Building Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 100).