28Suitability of residential building for occupation

28 Suitability of residential building for occupation

(1)  This section applies to a residential building work contract if the residential building work to be performed under the contract –

(a) consists of the erection or construction of a residential building to a stage suitable for occupation; or

(b) is work intended to renovate, alter, extend, improve or repair a residential building to a stage suitable for occupation.

(2)  The building contractor warrants the residential building will be suitable for occupation when the residential building work is completed.