Building Act 1993

(1) The following guarantees (consumer guarantees) apply to all prescribed residential building work carried out by a residential builder:

(a) the residential builder will carry out the building work in a proper and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the plans and specifications:

(ii) if there is a residential building contract for the work – specified in the contract;

(b) all materials supplied by the residential builder will be good and suitable for the purpose for which they are to be used;

(c) all materials supplied by the residential builder will be new unless:

(ii) if there is a residential building contract for the work – the contract for the work specifies otherwise;

(d) the residential builder will carry out the building work in accordance with this Act, the Regulations and other laws in force in the Territory;

(e) the residential builder will carry out the building work with reasonable care and skill;

(i) if there is a residential building contract for the work – by the date, or within the period, specified in the contract; or

(2) The consumer guarantees have effect for the period prescribed by regulation (the prescribed effective period).