Building disputes
From Monday, 15 December 2014 parties will be required to participate in a dispute resolution process with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) prior to making a building dispute application to QCAT.
QCAT decides disputes related to building activities including:
- domestic and commercial building work
- disciplinary proceedings against building certifiers and contractors.
QCAT also reviews decisions made by:
- the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) - formerly the Building Services Authority- related to disciplinary proceedings and licencing and permits
- the QBCC related to rectification of work, insurance claims, exclusions and bans for domestic building work
- an adjudication registrar.
If you wish to make a complaint against a builder please contact the QBCC.
QCAT is separate to the Building and Development Dispute Resolution Committees which review decisions made by the local council or private building certifiers. These decisions are not reviewable by QCAT.
Any description of QCAT's jurisdiction on this website is general information only and is not intended to precisely define the types of applications that QCAT has the power to decide. QCAT's jurisdiction is determined by the relevant legislation. If you are unsure about your legal rights you should seek legal advice. Any actions taken to resolve your dispute should be determined by your individual circumstances.