Domestic and commercial building disputes
A consumer, contractor, subcontractor or building industry professional may have a complaint related to domestic or commercial building work including:
- the performance of the work
- a contract for the work
- a claim of negligence, nuisance or trespass other than a claim for personal injuries.
The dispute may be between:
- a building owner and a building contractor
- two or more building contractors
- a building owner or a building contractor, and any of the following:
- architects
- engineers
- surveyors
- quantity surveyors
- electricians or an electrical contractor
- suppliers and manufacturers of materials used in the building work.
For the dispute to be heard by QCAT it must be about:
- the erection or construction of a building
- the renovation, alteration, extension, improvement or repair of a building
- the provision of electrical work, water supply, sewerage or drainage or other like services for a building
- the demolition, removal or location of a building
- any site work including the construction of a swimming pool, retaining structures, driveways or landscaping
- the preparation of plans and specifications, or bills of quantity related to the building work
- the inspection of a completed building
- work prescribed under a regulation.
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.