Aitchison Reid

Aitchison Reid

We are a small building and construction law practice. We are focussed on providing sound legal advice in plain English.

We can help you resolve your building disputes. However, we want to help you avoid disputes and manage your risks.

Our staff has significant experience in drafting, advising and litigating.

Do you want to protect your business?

To protect your business it is vital you know:
- Who you are contracting with;
- Your contract rights and obligations; and
- Your rights and obligations through Acts and regulations.

We can complete searches on prospective clients. We can draft your contract, or suggest amendments and draft alternative clauses to an existing one. We can help you understand your contract and the legal environment you are working in. Business survival is about being proactive and we are here to help.

Are you getting paid?

We understand that prompt payment is vital to your business and if you are not going to be paid you need to know quickly. The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA) provides a fast payment system. We can advise you on the system and:

- Ensure your payment claims comply with BCIPA;
- Checking the correct respondent and address for service is used;
- Ensure the information contained in your payment claim is clear; and
- Calculate the correct reference and due date for payment.

Are you about to enter a domestic building contract?

We understand that entering into a building contract to build your home or a renovation to your existing home is a big investment in your life. So come and talk to us. We can explain your rights and obligations under your contract and the legal environment within which your contract sits.
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