Building Commission, Fair Trading NSW and NCAT Lawyer
Our lawyers are highly experienced in matters involving the NSW Building Commission, NSW Fair Trading and the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). The Building Commission NSW regulates the building and construction industry across New South Wales, while NCAT provides specialist tribunal jurisdiction for resolving building and construction disputes between homeowners, builders, contractors and developers.
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Contractors
​Our NSW Building Commission/Fair Trading lawyers are able to assist contractors with the following regulatory matters:
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Licence applications and compliance issues
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Contract compliance under NSW legislation
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Responding to directions to rectify defective work
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Defending claims lodged under the NSW Home Building Compensation Fund
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Defending disciplinary proceedings
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Defending licence cancellation or suspension actions
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Homeowners
​Our NCAT lawyers are able to assist homeowners with the following building matters:
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Early dispute resolution strategies
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Defective and incomplete building work complaints (and directions to rectify)
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Claims lodged under the NSW Home Building Compensation Fund
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Consequential damage matters, including damage arising from building works conducted on adjacent properties
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Challenging decisions made by NSW Fair Trading
If you are involved in a NSW Fair Trading complaint, NCAT building dispute, home building claim or contractor dispute, Merlo Law can assist with clear advice and practical representation. Our NSW Fair Trading and NCAT lawyers help builders, contractors, homeowners, developers and property stakeholders prepare their position, respond to claims and navigate the dispute process effectively.
Address
Level 5, 115 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Contact
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
By Appointment Only
​Sunday
By Appointment Only