Implied warranties

On 30 November 2004, mandatory warranties to protect consumers took effect. Consumer protection measures in the Act set out certain warranties that are implied in all building contracts, whether specified in the contract or not. These include the expectation that the work will be done competently using suitable materials, completed within a reasonable time, and that the household unit will be suitable for occupation.

Read the Sections 396-399 letter [PDF 39 KB, 2 pages] regarding implied warranties sent to building industry organisations by the Department of Building and Housing on 10 December 2004.