What is defect liability period?

A defects liability period is a set period of time after a construction project has been completed during which a contractor has the right to return to the site to remedy defects. A typical defects liability period lasts for12 months.

Defects liability periods will only arise if they are included in the contract. Contractors therefore need to be aware that they do not have the automatic right to return to the site to fix any defects. Employers should give careful consideration to the wording and requirements of defects rectification provisions where they are considering hiring another contractor to fix the original contractor's mistakes.

1. The defects liability period is the period of time within which the contractor is contractually obliged to return to the construction site to repair defects which have appeared in the contractor's works.

 Certain defined period  for contractor to repair or rectify the defects after completion of project

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