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Here Are A Few Reasons Why A Dilapidation Report Is A Must
Before Starting A New Project.
Well, when building a new home abutting next to people properties a dilapidation report is
an powerful document
to have that itemized and lists all the defects and damage adjacent to your new building or renovation.
This powerful evidence will prevent any unwanted litigation between parties.
These dilapidation reports, consists of both detailed written ascertainment and
photographs of existing defects, structural damage, and the condition of your neighbor's home, prior to building
commencing.
With Some Councils It Is Necessary To Get A Dilapidation Report
Prior To The Commencement Of Any Works.
Before any work can commence it should include the following things:
* What type of building is being constructed.
* What works are involved in the renovation of an existing structure.
* Are there any modification that will be carried out to an existing structure.
* Is demolition part of the building process.
* What type of trenching, excavations, or boring will take place.
* Is there any road work to be done.
Here are a few things to keep in mind as to when a DILAPIDATION REPORT should be pushed
forward:
Well, the first inspection should be carried out before any work commences for
starters.
A structural engineer will record any cracks, breakages, missing or broken glass panes, is
there any subsidence
on land, and the condition of fence.
This dilapidation report will be detail and have oodles of photos to support
it.
Copies of the dilapidation reports will be given to the building owner, as well as your
neighbor before any
construction begins.
This is the only way to safeguard yourself, against existing damage that was recorded
before hand and was
available to all parties concern.
Another dilapidation report may be needed if any changes occurred during the period of
construction.
This is how a dilapidation report works, in regards to claims that have been put forward
for damages.
Should A Dilapidation Report Be Mandatory Well, It All Depends On A Few Things
Some local councils might require a dilapidation report pending on the works to be carried
out E.G Outside of
a construction site footpaths, kerbs, roadways, or public fixtures.
The best way to stay out of trouble is, to make sure your dilapidation report is prepared
by an independent qualified structural engineer who has no conflict of interest with both parties.
The report should be in-depth backed up with oodles of photographs.
The reason why this is done so, local councils can claim costs for any damages caused to
public areas and
utilities.
This Is Why, A Dilapidation
Report Makes The Whole Process So
Much EASIER.
Remember, litigation is expensive, and time consuming, it should be avoided whenever
possible? trust me on this.
In the alibi of a dilapidation report, making a claim for reimbursement will be so much
more difficult, in comparison
to a party that hasn't had one done
Why?
Well, it will affirm that the damage already existed for starters.
Plus, if the case goes to court, the applicant claiming damages will risk it been thrown out, due to the evidence
provided by the report on hand and, be liable for false claims.
The dilapidation report, has constituting evidence for the claim being made.
After all, these existing botheration have been recorded in detail. And, backed up with
photographs so claims
for damages can easily be proved in a court of law
With a dilapidation report in place, an out of court settlement is the best result
possible for both parties, without
a doubt.
Remember this important factor you can not claim for existing DAMAGE to your
home.
After all, a dilapidation report, is a detailed document that has recorded all the
problems with a home, and been identified with photos.
That's why it will be difficult to make a claim for any existing damage.
One thing to keep in mind is at times the damage caused, may be due to a number of
reasons, other than the
nearby construction.
An example might be an old damaged fence may have collapsed due to age and
decay.
So trying to make a claim that it was damaged due to construction will be a big mistake
because the fence
would have been reported in great detail inside the dilapidation report.
There Are A Few People Who Will Ameliorate From
A DILAPIDATION REPORT.
One thing to keep in mind is a dilapidation report is propitious to the owner as well as
the builder.
An owner may not be aware of any subsistence, that can cause cracking in a
home.
The great thing about a report is it will give you an overview, of what is causing this
problem with cracking within
the dilapidation report.
That's why a dilapidation report helps to identifying existing problems so the corrective
action can be taken,
before its to late, or the damage has occurred.
Keep in mind if any corrective action has occurred during the construction phase, then the
building inspector
should be informed as soon as possible, to update the dilapidation report.
Also a dilapidation report, will make it easier for the insurance company to make a
claim
The reason behind this dilapidation document is it can be used to justify a claim.
Remember, A Dilapidation Report Is Beneficial
To A Number Of People.
Here is a list, to whom it will beneficial to.
* Contractors.
* Property developers.
* Builders.
* Neighbors.
* Insurance companies.
* Local authorities.
* Police and Emergency services.
Remember, it protects you from unwanted litigation caused by the building phase, and can
be adequately used
to compensate all parties concerned.
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Must Be Only Be Used Only As A "GUIDE" It
Must Not Be Used For Decision Making, Or Be Used For Any Building Purposes
Or Legal Proceedings. Refer To Our Policies On The Website.
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