Home Building Compensation Fund (NSW)
NSW residential building work >$20,000 requires HBCF insurance.
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Who must comply
NSW residential builders + tradespeople.
What triggers it
Residential building work >$20,000.
When due
Pre-commencement HBCF certificate + display + ongoing.
Evidence required
HBCF certificate + display on site + retention.
Max penalty
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Summary
Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) + Home Building Regulation 2014. Builders must obtain HBCF (formerly HBCC) certificate for residential building work above threshold. Statutory warranties + insurance available if builder dies, insolvent or disappears.
Enforced by
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Related obligations
- VICDomestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) — warrantiesVic domestic building contracts include statutory warranties + insurance requirements.
- CWLTHComply with General Insurance Code of Practice (ICA)ICA Code binds member insurers on conduct + claims + complaints.
- NSWComply with NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020Designers + builders of Class 2-9 buildings in NSW must register + lodge declarations.
- NSWComply with Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW)Landlords + agents must lodge bonds with Rental Bond Board + comply with notice + minimum standards.
- NSWUnderquoting prohibition (NSW Property and Stock Agents Act 2002)NSW real estate agents must not underquote — Maximum penalty $22,000.
- 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 Home Building Compensation Fund (NSW)?
- NSW residential builders + tradespeople.
- What triggers Home Building Compensation Fund (NSW)?
- Residential building work >$20,000.
- When is Home Building Compensation Fund (NSW) due?
- Pre-commencement HBCF certificate + display + ongoing.
- What evidence is required for Home Building Compensation Fund (NSW)?
- HBCF certificate + display on site + retention.
Source: https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au/home-building-compensation. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.