Do I Need a Final Occupation Certificate?

Basically, an Occupation Certificate is required if a property owner wants to prove their building is safe, complicit with all relevant laws and regulations and ready for occupants. A certificate is proof a building will maintain public health and safety regulations.

Can you move into a house without a certificate of occupancy NSW?

Generally, a building cannot be occupied or used (or the use changed) without an OC.

Is it necessary to get completion certificate?

Importance of a completion certificate for home buyers

It is not advisable to take possession of a new property that does not have a final completion certificate. Without a valid certificate, a project or a building is deemed to be illegal and can, therefore, invite penalties or even eviction from the property.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.