Building and construction
If you work or run a business in the building or construction industry then you may be affected by the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payments Act. This law sets up a code of procedures involving very short time frames for making or disputing claims by contractors for unpaid invoices. The effect of not complying with the required procedures or timeframes can be very serious indeed. If you want to make a claim for unpaid work, or have received such a claim, then it is vital that you consult a lawyer immediately. Any delay at all can be fatal to your legal position. Janis Donnelly-Coode is experienced in this type of work and is able to help clients with such problems.
If you are considering entering into a building contract we recommend that you come and speak to Bruce Coode before you sign the contract. He can help you make sure that the contract does not have any unexpected surprises in it and is worded so as to give you proper protection against the sort of things that can often go wrong. In most cases his fee for this type of work is about $500.