House Inspection During DLP
It is important to check and find the house defects right after VP procedure because there is a defects liability period (DLP). During the DLP, the developer has the liability to repair the house defects which is caused by construction, building, material handling and installation errors. Thus, the reason for the house buyer to immediately do house inspection process after VP because the house is under DLP warranty. So, the house buyer can avoid to bear expensive house defects fixing cost and reduce the house repairing burden.
How To Inspect The House During Defects Liability Period DLP
After the house vacant possession, the house buyer can either inspect their new house by themselves or hire a inspection specialist. In other words, some house buyer will prefer to check their house by themselves. On the other hand, some house buyers will hire a house inspection service provider to carry on the inspection task on behalf of them.
When inspecting the new VP house, the inspection officer will try to review the house actual condition and find the house defects. If there are defects and house problem, the inspection officer will leave a remark sticker and report the issue to house buyer. As a result, the house buyer will know the problem of the house and carry on the next step base on their right and preference solution.
Intro About Defects Liability Period ( DLP )
The defects liability period is a period of time which the developer has the liability and responsibility to repair the house which has defects. Generally, the developer has the responsibility to repair the house defects which are caused by their error and mistake.
According to the house development act (HDA), the defects liability period ( DLP ) is 24 months. Hence, the house buyer can transfer all the liability and house repair responsibility to the developer during the DLP period.
Request The Developer To Fix The Defects
After detecting the defects, the house buyer can file a report. Next, the buyer can demand the developer to carry on the next step. Commonly, the developer will send their team to rectify the defects and offer the defects fixing solution.
What House Defects Should Be Fixed By The Developer?
The house developer should fix or repair the defects which is found at the following section or parts:
- Wall structure and panel ( include paint layer )
- Door and windows
- Tiles
- Wooden floor
- Toilet equipment, bowl, sink wc
- Piping and hose
- Electrical cable and points
- Glass panel
- Kitchen furniture and equipment
- Electrical devices ( eg AC unit )
In shorts, the developer has the liability to fix the parts or items which is built, construct, installed or provided by the developer during DLP.
How Long is The Defects Liability Period?
In Malaysia, most of the housing development project and sales should follow the house development act HAD. According to the HDA, the defects liability period should be 24 months or 2 years. During the DLP, the developer should provide the solution to fix the defects which are reported by the house buyers.
Can The House Buyer Repair The House By Themselves?
Yes. Normally, the house buyer can repair and fix the defects if the developer fails to carry on their responsible tasks. In other words, the house buyer can request for alternative solution such as hire a third party to fix the defects if the developer fail to response or provide a fixing solution. If the house buyer decides to fix the defect by themselves, the quotation or cost demand list should be sent to the developer.
Effective House Inspection Service In KL Selangor
Lulutech is providing several house inspection solutions for the house buyer in KL Selangor. Hence, the house buyer can enjoy or hire a professional team to detect the defects effectively during defects liability period. Generally, there are different service pack for inspecting different house type, size, structure layout and interior condition. So, the house buyer has the flexibility to select a service pack which can effectively check their house.
