Victorian Consolidated Legislation

House Contracts Guarantee Act 1987 - SECT 40

Who can make a claim under the scheme?

40. Who can make a claim under the scheme?



(1) A person who has incurred a loss which is covered by an indemnity under
section 37 may make a claim against the Domestic Building (HIH) Indemnity Fund
in respect of that loss.

(2) A claim must be lodged with VMIA in accordance with the procedures
approved by the Minister under section 41.

(3) A claim may be made under this section in respect of a loss whether or not
a claim in respect of that loss has been made against HIH or a liquidator of
HIH or any other person.

(4) If a claim is made under this section, the liquidator of HIH must make
available to VMIA, on request, copies of any relevant documents held by the
liquidator in relation to the HIH policy to which the claim relates.