My question is in relation to a building contract that is being handed over from one builder to another as the first is

Hi, I am John Melis, the solicitor. I am in Australia. I thank you for sharing today your circumstance. Hopefully, we can get your issue resolved quickly. If you feel appropriate, you may tell me a little bit more about your outcome that you'd like to seek. If the information I provided to you is okay, please let me know. When you are feeling in control, then you are on the right path forward.

​The Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal “VCAT” is perfect for meditating disputes. It forces the parties to come together to discuss the issues involved.

In most cases at mediation, the matter will settle.

Your case is civil.

You will be the applicant. The other party is the respondent.

The document you file in the tribunal is the points of claim. This correspondence needs careful preparation. I recommend you download the application first and complete the same. Then upload as required to commence the lawsuit.

Draft the complaint in a chronological order detailing the issue and what action you have taken to try and rectify the matter.

The alternative is to apply to the local court. In court, you may recover your legal fees.

The following link will assist you further:

www.vcat.vic.gov.au

You may also consider the option of using the small business commissioner as well.

www.vsbc.vic.gov.au

There are various help menus on the website that will assist you in finalising the application.

Make sure you have all your evidence for the case.

Once you lodge your application, you will receive notice from the tribunal with the next steps to follow.

​I thank you kindly for reaching out today.

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