QUOTE(dominic86 @ Mar 4 2015, 05:27 PM)
Yeah, saw that post before, quite useful.
I wonder can we not to accept the key (means no signature also) before they finish rectify, is there certain date that the key must handover.
Need to accept keys and arrange for joint inspection.
The following is what a buyer has to do if he finds defects in his new home:
a) List all defects in writing as soon as they are apparent; take pictures of them if possible.
b) Make sure the developer receives the defects list either by registered post or acknowledgement of receipt.
If the developer is responsive:
a) The developer has 30 days from the date of receipt to do the rectification works.
b) Go through the list of defects with the developer, for a discussion on the rectification work schedule.
c) Be prepared to spend time or appoint someone to be around for the appointed contractors to do their work.
If the developer is unresponsive:
a) Get a quotation from a reputable independent contractor for the cost of repairing and making good the defects.
b) Give the developer a second notice and a stipulated 14-day grace period to do the rectification work.
c) Recover the cost (any sum) of the repair from the developer's stakeholder lawyer after having given written notification to require the stakeholder to withhold release of the stakeholder sum.