Building defects and warranties

Building defects can have significant financial consequences if they are not identified, documented and managed promptly. Whether your scheme is newly completed or several years old, understanding your legal rights, warranty periods and available remedies is essential.

Common issues include waterproofing failures, façade defects, fire safety compliance, structural movement, roofing problems and defective building services. Early investigation and expert advice can often prevent relatively minor issues from becoming costly long-term problems.

A proactive strata committee should:

• Report defects as soon as they become apparent.
• Keep detailed records of inspections, correspondence and repairs.
• Obtain independent expert reports where appropriate.
• Monitor statutory warranty periods and important legal deadlines.
• Develop a long-term remediation strategy where required.

At Strata Real Estate Services, we coordinate the defect management process from identification through to resolution. We work with engineers, consultants, builders, insurers and legal advisers where necessary, ensuring committees receive clear advice, practical guidance and complete transparency throughout the process. We have a high level of expertise in this area achieving one of the first NSW Building Commission ‘project intervene’  claims for our large building client.