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Working with owner builders
Working with owner builders is becoming more common in Tasmania, but it brings unique responsibilities and risks for licensed builders. Whether you’re asked to assist with project management or undertake specific building work, it’s important to understand your legal position. This includes when you could be seen as carrying out work beyond your scope or unintentionally “lending” your licence.
Tasmania has strict requirements for owner builders, including eligibility criteria, permits, and training. There are also two categories of owner building — low-risk and non-low-risk — each with different rules that directly impact how builders should engage with the project. Knowing the difference helps you assess whether to take on the work and how to protect yourself if you do.
Our full guide breaks down everything builders need to know before working with an owner builder: contract requirements, risk areas, statutory warranties, defect liability, and the scenarios where you may still be held responsible for work carried out on-site. If you want to stay compliant, safeguard your licence, and avoid costly disputes, this resource is essential reading.
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Who is it for?
Building Professionals
Residential building industry professionals in Tasmania.
What does it include?
- What is an owner builder?
- Different types of owner building
- How contracts should be administered
- Risks to working for an owner builder
- Defects and statutory warranties.