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Meeting the Costs

By now you have had a full inspection which indicates that there is a problem.

This is where most people ‘hit the confusion wall’.

Legislation, the building act, news stories, the council, how old is your house, the six year rule, the 10 year rule, court cases........

Ok, ok... yes it is confusing. You are probably wondering how it can be this hard.

Well, legally there are a few intricate laws which dictate how and when you can claim costs to repair your home.

Secondly there are many businesses out there with a lot to lose so they are not going to make it easy for you.

Here is what to do :

Seek legal advice

Don’t go round and round in circles, just call a lawyer who specialises in Leaky Homes and find out if you will be able to move forward with anything – we can help you with this.

You may be able to make a direct claim, you may be best to go through the WHRS or you may not be eligible for anything. At least you will know for sure.


Glossary... explaining the technical

WHRS

Weathertight Homes Resolution Service. On 1 April 2007, the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 (the WHRS Act) came into force. The purpose of the WHRS Act is to provide speedy, flexible and cost-effective procedures for resolving leaky home disputes as an alternative to the courts.

The WHRS Act is administered by two government agencies.

- Weathertight Services at the Department of Building and Housing receives claim applications and provides assessment, information, guidance and mediation services.
- The Weathertight Homes Tribunal Ministry of Justice website. supported by the Ministry of Justice, is a judicially independent Tribunal that provides adjudication for claims.

The WHRS Act provides owners of leaky homes with:

- a low-cost assessment of the weathertightness problems with the house (or multi-unit complex)
- access to dispute resolution services.

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