FY24 Dispute Conciliation between Builder & Owner

CONCILIATION SERVICE - NOTICE OF DISPUTE

To activate a 'dispute conciliation' clause or 'arbitration' clause in a contract written by Master Builders SA only.
Is the contract a Master Builders SA produced contract? Please ensure that you attach a copy of this contract when uploading documents, failure to do so may hinder this process.*

YesNo
What is the type of contract you have?

HA2015HB2015HA2019HB2019HA2022HB2022Other
If you are the builder instigating this process, please quote your membership number
If applicable
Whoever gives notice of dispute below under the relevent clause in the Master Builders SA contract must provide a non-refundable appointment fee to be retained by Master Builders SA.

On receipt of the appointment fee and all documentation relating to the matter, Master Builders SA will appoint a suitably qualified conciliator.

PLEASE NOTE: If the dispute is not resolved by dispute conciliation either party may refer the dispute to arbitration by notifying the other party in writing. Whoever gives notice of their intention to refer the dispute to arbitration must give a copy of the notice to Master Builders SA together with a non-refundable subsequent appointment fee.
If the contract is NOT a Master Builders SA contract then we are unable to assist you with dispute concilliation, therefore, you would need to appoint an independent concilliator this can be sourced at Legal Services Commission.

Notice of Dispute

This Notice of Dispute is as follows:
Owner Contact Name *

First NameLast Name
Owner Mobile*
Owner E-mail*
Builder Contact Name *

First NameLast Name
Builder Contact Number *
Builder E-mail*
Who is instigating this dispute conciliation process*

OwnerBuilder
it is mandatory that the other party is notified prior to commencing this process. Has the other party been notified?*

YesNo
Please confirm what stage of the building process is at:

Contract signed but no building commenced/site works onlySlab poured but no further work undertakenFirst fix framing stage/ Roofing / External cladding / GlazingInternal linings / Wet areasSecond fix / joinery, Flooring, Painting, Flushing, ElectricalHandover Inspection / Practical Completion (PC)Post-completion within Defects liability PeriodAfter Defects Liability Period with 12 months of PCMore than 12 months post PC but within 5 years
Please confirm the main issue(s) central to the dispute:

Timeframes/Comms/SchedulingPost-completion within Defects liability PeriodVariations to the ContractWorks different to Contractedunauthorised entry/occupancy of sitepayments withheldQuality of materialsAesthetic quality of workmanshipHealth & Safety of BuildingMajor Structural issuesInsurance/Finance issuesOther
Please provide a summary of the dispute:-
Has a complaint been lodged with Consumer & Business Services?*

YesNo
If yes, please provide reference number:
What is the outcome that you are seeking?
Please upload any relevant documents including contract, and any communication relevant to the dispute here.

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CONCILIATION SERVICE - NOTICE OF DISPUTE