VCAT/ Expert Witness
SPI Property Inspections carries out VCAT reports and expert witness services. In situations where building disputes cannot be resolved, one of the parties may seek recourse through legal means, such as the VCAT Tribunal. In such cases, an expert opinion relevant to the issues may be required to support the application. There are two ways expert evidence is presented to VCAT, which includes;
- providing Expert Evidence in the form of a written report and/or
- providing an Expert Witness
Written Report
Expert evidence may be relied upon by the VCAT Tribunal to form an opinion about specific issues relating to the case. It may be presented in the form of a written report that is recommended by the Tribunal. SPI Property Inspections can prepare a detailed VCAT compliant legal document, outlining the defect/s in dispute, stating the facts and including an expert opinion about the matter.
Expert Witness
In the event that an expert witness is required to attend your VCAT hearing, our inspectors have the specialised knowledge, qualifications and experience to present evidence to the Tribunal. An expert witness cannot act as an ‘advocate’ for one of the parties as such. The expert witness has a duty to VCAT to provide fair and unbiased evidence. Their knowledge, training and experience can be invaluable in supporting an argument
Seek the support and reassurance of an expert opinion at VCAT. Contact us today for a free online quote or phone us directly on 1300 721 032.
Further references/resources
VCAT: Disputes relating to building and construction
VBA: Disputes and resolutions
Consumer Affairs Victoria: Building disputes
