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5/20/2010
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You are going to need to make a complaint to the building disputes tribunal. Just call (08) 9476 1222 and ask them to post out to you a complaint form. Fill it in, and return it with the filing.
The matter will then be set down for a hearing where a chairperson acting as a judge will hear both parties and then make a ruling. Decisions of the tribunal are enforceable through the Western Australia Magistrates Court.
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You are going to need to make a complaint to the building disputes tribunal. Just call (08) 9476 1222 and ask them to post out to you a complaint form. Fill it in, and return it with the filing.
The matter will then be set down for a hearing where a chairperson acting as a judge will hear both parties and then make a ruling. Decisions of the tribunal are enforceable through the Western Australia Magistrates Court.
If my answer has been helpful or informative, please press the Accept button. I am also able to answer further questions after accepting.
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