1. What are 'latent conditions'? Discuss the possible ambiguities of the latent site condition clause in some of the standard form contracts (AS 2124-1992) and consider how these are treated by common law. Compare how latent conditions are treated in commercial buildings versus domestic buildings.
2. What are 'defects' and how are they are dealt with under some of the standard form contracts and consider how these are treated by common law. Compare how defects are treated in commercial buildings versus domestic buildings.