Home Defect Rectification Checklist, After vacant posession! Update With Pics
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 Mar 23 2008, 06:05 PM
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roof surrounding should have gutter and at the end of the gutter have a down pipe to the scupper drain...
QUOTE(cheefai7 @ Mar 6 2008, 12:18 PM) I am having the same problem with this one also for my double storey house. Do I really have to fork out money to fix this or can refer this to developer as a defect?  |
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Mar 29 2008, 10:55 PM
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Also remember, do not let them do any other part of your house except the part where they're supposed to do. If they don't like you, you'll be in deep trouble with "fengshui".
You may not believe it but having a fork or knife hanging from your roof tied pointing down to where you're sleeping, it gives extreme bad effect even if you're not a believer. You won't see it since it's behind the ceiling. There are also other stuffs but ... all i can just tell you is becareful while purchasing a house from owner and when repairing your house. Don't be too fussy as the contractor can change your house environment with little alteration without you realizing it. |
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Apr 27 2008, 08:04 PM
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if just after the 18months waranty period n found crack on the wall, can we still claim from the developer?
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May 19 2008, 03:46 PM
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i thinks shd be very hard to claim after over 18 months.
btw, FYI, S P Setia is giving 36 months warranty. |
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May 29 2008, 12:55 AM
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Selling Your Home - How to Review an Offer
If you have ever sold a home before, you know there is a lot more to an offer to purchase than merely the price the buyer is willing to pay. Other important factors that must be weighed carefully include a suitable closing date, financing, conditions and items which are to be included in the sale. It is a good idea to discuss all of these points with your real estate agent. Click here for full article . Thank you.  |
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May 29 2008, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(realproperty @ May 29 2008, 12:55 AM) Selling Your Home - How to Review an Offer Hi realproperty,If you have ever sold a home before, you know there is a lot more to an offer to purchase than merely the price the buyer is willing to pay. Other important factors that must be weighed carefully include a suitable closing date, financing, conditions and items which are to be included in the sale. It is a good idea to discuss all of these points with your real estate agent. Click here for full article . Thank you. Thanks for this good website..It really helps me....  |
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May 30 2008, 03:30 PM
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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Dec 21 2006, 10:42 PM) I) Marker Pen & Masking Tape That looks like a great idea. At least the developer would know where to search.Use the Marker Pen and Masking Tape to mark out areas of concern so that contractors doing rectification work can easily spot trouble areas. It helps because it's mystifying to figure out where the defects are from the description on the defect list to an actual flaw on the house. You can also scribble notes and express your displeasure on the masking tape so there is no miscommunication.  Did u experience such thing after the developer repaired your defects i.e. stain left behind by your masking tape ??However I have some concern. Sorry if this sounds sorta pedantic, but would the masking tape leave any marks/residue once we or the contractor peel it off ? If yes, then we would have an extra cleaning work to do.. how leh?  Did you experience such markings after the repair is done ?Btw, thanks for all your tips. It is very useful and informative. I am going to survey my own house soon and have prepared all the "ingredients" as you have mentioned. Hehe! This post has been edited by copwits: May 30 2008, 03:31 PM |
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May 30 2008, 04:26 PM
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QUOTE(copwits @ May 30 2008, 03:30 PM) That looks like a great idea. At least the developer would know where to search. Tiles are immune to masking tape... and I didn't have any problems peeling tape from painted surfaces. However I have some concern. Sorry if this sounds sorta pedantic, but would the masking tape leave any marks/residue once we or the contractor peel it off ? If yes, then we would have an extra cleaning work to do.. how leh? Did you experience such markings after the repair is done ?Btw, thanks for all your tips. It is very useful and informative. I am going to survey my own house soon and have prepared all the "ingredients" as you have mentioned. Hehe! The masking tape didn't leave any residue or paint flaking... maybe coz I choose the cheapo tape  Since the walls have cracks/damage the developer needs to remove the tape before starting repairs and repaint afterwards anyway. Without any problems afterwards and the workman who did the repairs didn't complain. If you're unsure about masking tape you could always try alternatives like PostIT notes for example. This post has been edited by aaronpang: May 30 2008, 04:55 PM |
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Jul 21 2008, 02:48 PM
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Can i know if condo/apartment that found water leaking problem from upstair unit, do we have the rights to ask the owner to repair it?
Or they have the rights to decide repair or not to repair despite it affecting the unit below them? And who will pay the repair cost? Thanks |
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Jul 22 2008, 07:46 PM
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If the unit is under DLP write to the developer to fix it.
Otherwise report to the Management Company (MC) first and ask them to check for the source of the leak. If the source is from common property then it's the MC that needs to fix it. But if the source of the leak is from the upstairs unit internal pipes (get black and white letter from the MC) then ask the owner of the offending unit fix  The cost of repairs is borne by the offending units owner. Or if you're feeling generous you could offer to share 50:50  This post has been edited by aaronpang: Jul 22 2008, 07:49 PM |
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Sep 4 2008, 03:27 PM
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thanks for these tips.. really useful..
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Sep 11 2008, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE(copwits @ May 30 2008, 03:30 PM) That looks like a great idea. At least the developer would know where to search. used aaron pang idea.However I have some concern. Sorry if this sounds sorta pedantic, but would the masking tape leave any marks/residue once we or the contractor peel it off ? If yes, then we would have an extra cleaning work to do.. how leh? Did you experience such markings after the repair is done ?Btw, thanks for all your tips. It is very useful and informative. I am going to survey my own house soon and have prepared all the "ingredients" as you have mentioned. Hehe! no such problem  |
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Nov 1 2008, 06:31 PM
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is the vacant posession only start when the developer handle the keys to you?
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Nov 3 2008, 10:25 AM
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Doesn't matter if the owner collects the keys now or 2 months later once the developer issues a letter informing to take vacant possession of the property the clock starts ticking.
There is a 14 days expiry from the notice for the owner to take VP or it's automatically deemed to have taken vacant possession. |
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Nov 10 2008, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE(jasontmh @ Mar 29 2007, 04:43 PM) Grey color is mine and the other is my brother. My brothers' house seems to have more cracks. Not that mine don't have but less... The houses are not in Kl they are in JB.Grey color is in Setia Indah and the other one is is Austin Perdana. Wow very nice ler too bad it's not in KLaaronpang: how are your house's defects now? rectified? |
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Dec 8 2008, 09:53 PM
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Wow, this is really useful. I submitted my 1st defect list a couple of weeks ago, only 18 items as starter. So far the developer corrected only those needing plastering or coat of paint, everything else still not rectified. Now I'm creating my 2nd list and plan to use aaronpang's BKM this time round.
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Jan 1 2009, 11:07 PM
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Dear Aaron,
SALUTE!!! great job. But i wonder are those big developed area as in the big project of thousands houses developer will really do all such repairing for us? Added on January 1, 2009, 11:09 pm QUOTE(realproperty @ May 29 2008, 12:55 AM) Selling Your Home - How to Review an Offer tx heaps... great article... If you have ever sold a home before, you know there is a lot more to an offer to purchase than merely the price the buyer is willing to pay. Other important factors that must be weighed carefully include a suitable closing date, financing, conditions and items which are to be included in the sale. It is a good idea to discuss all of these points with your real estate agent. Click here for full article . Thank you. This post has been edited by princess_autumn87: Jan 1 2009, 11:09 PM |
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Jan 2 2009, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(kimyee73 @ Dec 8 2008, 09:53 PM) Wow, this is really useful. I submitted my 1st defect list a couple of weeks ago, only 18 items as starter. So far the developer corrected only those needing plastering or coat of paint, everything else still not rectified. Now I'm creating my 2nd list and plan to use aaronpang's BKM this time round. Thank you and good luck with your new house QUOTE(princess_autumn87 @ Jan 1 2009, 11:07 PM) Dear Aaron, Developers are legally bound to honour the DLP otherwise you can repair it yourself and deduct the repair cost from the stakeholders sum.SALUTE!!! great job. But i wonder are those big developed area as in the big project of thousands houses developer will really do all such repairing for us? Added on January 1, 2009, 11:09 pm tx heaps... great article... See Overdue Defect Notice & Witholding Stakeholder Sum, Sample Letters |
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Jan 2 2009, 05:38 PM
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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Jan 2 2009, 11:01 AM) Thank you and good luck with your new house great.. i have more then enuf headache from a developer GAMUDA BHD... serious no shit unethical blood sucker!!! Developers are legally bound to honour the DLP otherwise you can repair it yourself and deduct the repair cost from the stakeholders sum. See Overdue Defect Notice & Witholding Stakeholder Sum, Sample Letters  |
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Jan 21 2009, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Feb 28 2007, 10:26 AM) ??!! is right take the key first... Regarding locking the front and back gate after finish the joint inspection, does it means that the developer needs to call us every time they want to fix the defects? If yes, then why bother giving them our house key while we can open the house for them everytime they call us? Mr aaronpang, any comment?Usually the developer's representative will make an appointment to show you around the house, whilst you're there with the rep remember to ask for the defect rectification form. Also there will be an inventory checklist that the representative will ask you to sign. In that form there will be a list of things such as the number of taps, electricity socket, kitchen sink, etc. Go through the inventory list with the rep. and make sure everything is present, installed and accounted for in the house before signing the inventory list. BTW if your unit is a house with gates bring along a few good padlocks (2 should suffice) so you can lock the front and back gate! Also when you submit the defect list, the developer will ask you for a set of the house keys so the contractor can enter and fix the defects. I know most folks don't like to give away house keys but you can change the locks later and install metal grilles with additional padlocks. Go spot check and visit your house regularly during this period. Good luck and show lah some pics of your new house |
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