Domestic Building Contract (7) - SA

You must have a written contract if the value of the building work is $12,000 and over ($5,000 and over prior to 15 October 2001).

A building contract must :

• be in writing and legible
• set out all terms
• show the business name of the contractor and licence number and the names and licence numbers of business partners (if applicable)
• be signed by the contractor and owner (or their agents) and
• stipulate a fixed price (can include a “rise and fall clause”), and payment terms.

More information can be found at: http://www.ocba.sa.gov.au/licensing/buildingworkers/obligations/domestic.html

(Source: Office of Consumer and Business Affairs SA)