Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995
The Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 defines what is a domestic building contract and provides statutory control of the contract. As far as it is consistent with the Act the common law and the law of equity also applies.
Question 1. Consider where and how the Act deals (refer to the relevant sections) with the following regulation of a domestic building contract-
1. Makes the contract unenforceable or of no effect 3 Marks
2. Makes the whole contract or part of the contract void. 3 Marks
3. Makes the contract voidable. 3 Marks.
4. Deals with contact payments ……………………………. 3 Marks.
5. Allows a party to withdraw from the contract.………………….3 Marks.
6. Discuss the property law concepts referred to. 3 Marks.
7. Discuss the Tribunal’s dispute resolution powers. 7 Marks
Refer to the relevant section of the Act and provide a very brief discussion of the section or sections.