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The Insolvent, Fugitive, and the ending of CompanyToplace

from July 2023

A Defendant building consultant turned our lives upside down threatening the safety of everyone in the area. Without due diligence, he began demolishing a major supporting wall on our property, the major load-bearing wall of our master bedroom. At one stage he had setup pipes from his roof diverting water into our upstairs studio, causing several thousand dollars damage to our property and undermining its structural integrity.

Additionally to outline the absolute lack of construction experience, we through investigation found that the intermediate wall did not meet the legal fire rating, a critical omission that threatened everyone's well-being. Despite our urgent efforts to rectify the issue with the builder and contacting the council, we were informed the builder's inspector had already signed off on the construction, ignoring our concerns and leaving us open to fire.

Despite receiving a legal judgement in their favour and recompense for restitution, the emotional toll was immeasurable and created many unpleasant memories. They were forced to sell their beautiful home, we mourned the loss of our garden refuge, another victim of government negligence and dicey construction practices. The lack of oversight and governance by government and local council created the environment for this tragedy to unfold, highlighting the need for more extensive responsibilities and protection for homeowners.

As we grapple with the aftermath of this ordeal, we are left to ponder: What assistance do owners have when their greatest financial investment are threatened by the negligence of dodgy builders? {https://www.facebook.com/groups/1240633520160302, Builder