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Defects liability period and statutory warranties: your responsibilities
Defects liability period and statutory warranties are mechanisms used in the building process to address construction project defects. Learn about the differences.
Tuesday, 25th March 2025
When defects are identified after a home build or renovation project, there are several ways to resolve them.
Defect liability periods are short windows of time where minor issues can be addressed after the works are complete.
Statutory warranties apply for much longer – two years for minor defects and six years for major defects. These warranties are a legal obligation under the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW).
Find out everything you need to know about these two crucial ways defects can be addressed in this handy resource.
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