Draftsman won't release CAD drawings for my renno
About a year ago, I had some plans drawn up for some home renovations however due to some very unfortunate and difficult life circumstances at the time I did not go ahead with the renovations.
The draftsman that I employed did a really terrible job and submitted the plans to council without even showing me a final copy first and made me pay for every single revision, which I feel is unfair he did such a shit job in the firstplace.
Recently I contacted him requesting the CAD drawings and he has completely ignored my emails. I even said it's for the engineering but nothing. I've been told that he had no obligation to provide me with the drawings. Is this true? Does anyone have any experience in this matter? Is there some sort of professional organisation or ombudsman I can turn to? It seems ridiculous that after spending so much money (overpaid from what I've been told) and not even seeing the plans before they were submitted, I don't even have a claim to these drawings of my own home.
Some additional info:
- Although I was extremely unhappy with his work, I never said anything to him so I can't imagine he's bearing a grudge of any sort
- The house has a heritage overlay
- The house is in VIC
- The builder who recommended him is a relative
- the council have said I can revise the permit but of course I will need the CAD for this.
If it's not already obvious, I have no experience in renovations so any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!