What remedies for defective renovation?
How the answer differs across 2 jurisdictions
AustraliaFull article The Short Answer
You have rights under the Home Building Act and Australian Consumer Law to demand repairs, compensation, or termination of the contract if your builder failed to meet statutory warranties or consumer guarantees.
6 years
Statutory warranty period for major defects
2 years
Warranty for minor defects
$100k
NSW HBFA compensation cap
3 months
Time to notify builder of defect
IndiaFull article The Short Answer
Yes, the builder is legally liable for structural defects in your flat within 5 years of possession under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
5 years
Liability period
₹20 lakh
RERA penalty cap
60 days
RERA complaint timeline
Section 14
RERA warranty clause
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AustraliaMy builder did a poor renovation job and water is leaking into the house. What are my rights?IndiaMy flat has structural defects within 5 years. Is the builder liable?Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.