Under current Victorian building regulations, a building Surveyor may require the owner of a development to advise neighbours of the development if damage or inconvenience is likely to occur.

In some instances the Surveyor may require a dilapidation surveyor. A dilapidation survey is a photographic record of the condition of a building. Reference is made to the survey if disputes arise regarding damaged caused by a neighbouring development.

Buildcheck regularly acts for owners in completing statutory Protection Notice Response paperwork (Form 4), interacts with developers, architects and the Building Surveyor to protect owners interests and carries out dilapidation surveys.