Defect report or expert witness report: which does a Mambourin owner need?
The difference between the two and when to upgrade.
In short: Most disputes settle on a clear defect report. Some need a report written for the tribunal.
The defect report
Written for you and your builder to fix the problem. Plain language, photos and the standard each item fails.
The expert witness report
Written to the VCAT expert evidence practice note, with the expert's duty to the tribunal stated.
When to upgrade
If the builder refuses and you are heading to the BPC dispute resolution service or VCAT.
Order matters
Start with the defect report. It often resolves things without a tribunal.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Mambourin. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
