Defect Liability Period Malaysia: Everything You Should Know

Have you ever encountered issues like cracks on the walls, ceilings, or a small leak in the bathroom of your new house? Don’t worry, homeowners, there’s a solution. Repairing such problems can be expensive, but fortunately, most new developments come with a Defect Liability Period (DLP).

DLP, or Defects Liability Period, is a service where developers are responsible for fixing any damage or defects in homes for 24 months after key receipt. Homeowners can report issues to developers during this period. Notably, the cost of hiring a house inspector is the homeowner’s responsibility but is still preferable to paying for issues from the developers.

So, how can this benefit you as a homeowner? Let’s get into it!

Save Renovation Budget

Imagine all those hidden issues you found out after you start renovating your house. Usually in this case, once you start renovating your house, developers can declare those issues are caused by the renovations. Make sure you did your inspection before you start doing any renovation to keep your renovation budget away from fixing problems that can be covered by DLP.

Improve Community Relationship

In Malaysia, developers assign a management team to address residents’ house and facility concerns. Building a relationship with this team gives residents a voice in the community, benefiting them over the years. When facing issues, residents can collaborate with neighbors or individually approach the management team for resolution.

Longer house life span

The longevity of a house depends on the materials that it was made from and how well a homeowner takes care of the house. Solving an issue early on can definitely help your house to be in tip-top condition for a long period of time. Thus, developments that have DPL can benefit homeowners to expand the longevity of their houses.

Overall, bringing up issues to the developers is often a tedious process. It is important for homeowners to ask in advance whether the development has a DLP. Just keep an open eye when you get your key, and check every corner of your house so that you don’t miss out on any issues that can damage your house!

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