Got the keys? 3 things that decide the case
The first year in a new apartment in a 30-second video
Video transcript
Most of what decides a defects case is settled in the first year. Document every defect: what, where and when it was discovered. Dated photos are worth a lot. Each item has its own inspection period, usually from one to seven years, and the warranty starts at the end of that item's inspection period. Notify the contractor in writing, on time. The inspection-period calculator on the site shows the periods.
Full explanation: You have found a defect in your new apartment. What now?. The inspection period and the warranty period under the Sale (Apartments) Law, who bears the burden of proof in each, when you must notify the developer, and when you may carry out repairs at the developer's expense.
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