All domestic building contracts have implied warranties that ‘run with the property. That means that whoever is the property owner can claim against the builder if the builder breached one of the implied warranties of the original building contract – for example, if the builder did not follow plans and specifications or did not carry out the works with reasonable care and skill. The relevant law is set out in sections 8 and 9 of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic). So, for example, to claim against a builder contracted by a previous property owner:  First, you need to try to resolve the dispute with the builder via the Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV)  If the dispute is not resolved at DBDRV, you must file your claim in VCAT before the limitation period expires.  If you file a claim in VCAT, you will need expert evidence to support your claim.