39Application for cancellation of building commencement

39 Application for cancellation of building commencement notice (1) This section applies if a building commencement notice is in force for (2) The licensed builder mentioned in the building commencement notice— (a) may apply, in writing, for cancellation of the building (b) if the builder does apply for its cancellation—must give to the owner of the parcel of the land where the work is being, or is to be, done— (i) a copy of the application; and (ii) a notice that states that the owner has 2 weeks (the representation time) to make representations to the construction occupations registrar about whether the building commencement notice should be cancelled.

(3) The application must explain why the building commencement notice should be cancelled.