49DDispute resolution order may include findings

49D Dispute resolution order may include findings (1) A dispute resolution order may include a finding by the chief dispute resolution officer that the domestic building work that is the subject of the domestic building work dispute is not incomplete or defective. (2) A dispute resolution order may include a finding that the domestic building work is so defective that it would not be appropriate to allow the builder to rectify or complete the work. (3) A finding referred to in subsection (1) or (2) in a dispute resolution order— (a) is evidence in any proceedings by the builder for the recovery of money from a party to the domestic building work dispute; and (b) may be taken into account in any proceedings in VCAT or a court in determining costs or damages. S. 49E inserted by No. 15/2016 s. 6.