03/11/2026
Category 1 Works — in plain English. Who covers what? 🏗️
WHAT THEY ARE: essential works that make a property safe, compliant and legally usable to current code.
📌 STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: the core structure of the building.
📌 FIRE AND LIFE-SAFETY: fire stairs, fire ratings, alarms — non-negotiable.
📌 ESSENTIAL SERVICES: required for lawful occupation.
📌 BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE: works to meet current regulations.
📌 ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE: base requirements under legislation.
WHO PAYS: in Australia, Category 1 works are usually the landlord’s responsibility.
Disputes arise when these costs are incorrectly passed on. Know what you’re agreeing to.
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