Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) — warranties
Vic domestic building contracts include statutory warranties + insurance requirements.
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Who must comply
Vic registered building practitioners undertaking domestic work.
What triggers it
Domestic building contract above contract value threshold.
When due
Per contract execution + during works + 6/10-year defect periods.
Evidence required
DBI insurance + statutory warranties + contracts.
Max penalty
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Summary
DBC Act 1995 (Vic) Pt 2 + Div 4. Mandatory contract content + statutory warranties (s 8) + DBI insurance over $16,000.
Enforced by
Topics
constructionconsumer-protection
Related obligations
- NSWHome Building Compensation Fund (NSW)NSW residential building work >$20,000 requires HBCF insurance.
- VICMaintain VBA registration as builder / draftsperson / surveyorVIC building practitioners must hold current registration + appropriate insurance.
- VICRegister for VIC portable LSL (construction)Construction industry employers in VIC must register with CoINVEST and pay quarterly LSL levies.
- VICComply with Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (VIC)VIC RTA 1997 (significantly amended 2021) — minimum standards, pets, no-fault terminations reformed.
- VICUnderquoting prohibition (Vic Estate Agents Act 1980)Vic real estate agents must not underquote a property sale price.
- CWLTHConsumer Credit Hardship Notice (NCC ss 72-73)Credit providers must respond to hardship notice + assess variation request.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) — warranties?
- Vic registered building practitioners undertaking domestic work.
- What triggers Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) — warranties?
- Domestic building contract above contract value threshold.
- When is Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) — warranties due?
- Per contract execution + during works + 6/10-year defect periods.
- What evidence is required for Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) — warranties?
- DBI insurance + statutory warranties + contracts.
Source: https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/building-licensing/registration-licensing. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.