Dear Client

Thank you for using just answer.

I have a few questions.

1. Was 'n time limit placed on the construction.

2. Please explain your Fraze "NHBRC registered with family member"

I equerry await your reply

Dear Client

I understand the urgency and expense you are going through. Before i have to start situations you find yourself is one of the most freuqent and difficult matters to handle.

The NHBRC warranty cover consumers against major and defined structural defects for a period of up to five years, listening to your facts it has more to do with the finishing of the home.

The princples is simple you have to mitigate your damages meaning keep the damages to the limit. The problem is that he did not furfill his contract and as a NHBRC member a written contract would have helped.

If the work is not up to standard then he is going to have to repair it. You need to keep a site book that discuss this problems with him and that he signs next to it of what you are unhappy about. IF he does not want to sign send him email stating your problems and the discussion of the day. The reason is that this will be used as evidence.

Your options is two fold.

If you move in. Go through the house with the builder. It is ok to move (if possible) in as the advantages of moving in seems to be more than you staying in other premises. Moving in does not say you consent. He has to come and repair the inferior workmanship.

You are in a difficult situation. However you the builder will be liable for not being in time. The cost of staying in other house may be claimed from him as he is effective reason and so also the cost of moving to an other house. This will have to be managed as he may leave the project early which means you will have to get someone else to finish and that cost will you have to pay before sueing him for that. If you decide on this option before you remove him take photos. Lots and lots of photos. Get an independent person before the new builder starts to ascertain the completion and the workmanship.

You have different recourse for each decision. I trust the answer is helpfull.

Dear Client

I do not think you are acting unreasonable.

You as client should expect reasonable workmanship and you are paying for it. The problem i foresee is with the additional work. If no quotation was done you may have a problem coming paying time as no agreement on price was reached. I do suggest not to pay anything further until your happy. He probably not going to give you access to your home. so i do suggest play him by moving in and then discuss payment. Remember he has retention until payment.