Defects Liability Periods

You’re a property developer who typically acts as a Main Contractor. You want to understand more about the Defects Liability Period in contracts and how defects and warranties are best managed.

We put together this scenario to Jason Farnell, Adjudicator and CEDR Accredited Mediator from Commercial Risk Management.

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What’s in this book?

  • What is the Defects Liability Period and how is it relevant to the Subcontracts I place?

  • What is the best way to report a defect? Is there a standard format or best practice?

  • How and when should I differentiate between the Defects Liability Period and the Warranty provision?

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