VCAT/Expert Witness

In situations where building disputes cannot be resolved, one of the parties may seek recourse through legal means, such as the VCAT 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.

There are two ways expert evidence is presented to VCAT:

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.

Scott Schedule

Our experienced VCAT inspectors can also prepare a Scott Schedule, which is a legal document that is used in construction disputes. The Scott Schedule is prepared in an easy to read tabular format, making it easy for the court to assess each building defect and/or key issue and subsequently, form a conclusion.

The purpose of the Scott Schedule is to reach a conclusion in regard to labour and material costs for rectifying defects and/or incomplete works being claimed. It will include a brief description of the Item, the Owners’ Expert’s comments, the Builder’s Expert’s Comments, Owners’ Cost Estimates and Builder’s Cost Estimates, as well as a separate column for the Tribunal’s comments.

The SPI team can prepare a customised quote for your Scott Schedule, based on the documentation provided by the client. For your free quote, please email all documention to info@spipropertyinspections.com.au

Seek the support and reassurance of an Expert Opinion at VCAT. Contact SPI today on 1300 721 032 or fill our quick online form.

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