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Zeher Khalil Season 1 Episode 2

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EPISODE 2: CONSTRUCTION LAW AND HOMEOWNER RIGHTS WITH DEAN CHARALAMBOUS 

Host Zeher Khalil, The TikTok Inspector, is joined by Dean Charalambous of Bastion Legal to unpack construction law and homeowner protections. This episode clarifies insurance obligations, contract rights, and recent legal precedents that affect every building project.

WHAT YOU’LL HEAR
• Core insurance types for new builds and renovations
• Key homeowner rights: site access, variations, payment rules
• Recent court cases and what they mean for builders and owners
• How the Building Act 1993 and Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 apply on the ground

WHY IT MATTERS
• Avoid costly mistakes by understanding mandatory insurance and contract terms
• Know the legal rights you may not realize you have during construction
• Learn how court decisions shape day-to-day practice