The termite management notice and what it tells a buyer
A small notice in the meter box records the termite system under the house. Here is why it matters.
In short: If the notice is missing, nobody can easily say what protection the house has.
What the notice is
When a termite management system is installed, a durable notice is fixed in the meter box recording the system and its maintenance requirements.
Missing at handover
We have recorded the notice missing at Wyndham Vale handovers, and still missing on the reinspection. The builder should supply it.
Missing on resale
For a buyer, a missing notice means you need to ask the owner or builder what system is installed.
Why maintenance matters
Many systems need regular inspection or renewal. Without the notice, that can be missed.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Wyndham Vale. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
