ᐅ Final inspection of new construction despite missing heat pump. Is this a major defect?
Created on: 18 Sep 2022 17:35
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HessamA
Hello dear forum members,
In March 2021, we purchased a house from a developer under a standard developer and broker contract. The handover is scheduled for September 28, 2022. The contractually agreed deadline is September 30, 2022. In a letter regarding the handover, the developer noted that the heating system will not be fully completed by the handover date and that we will have to work with temporary solutions. He did not specify exactly what is missing or what these temporary solutions involve. However, based on verbal statements, we know that the heat pump is missing. Isn’t the absence of the heat pump a significant defect that would justify refusing the handover? I have the impression that the developer wants to push through the handover before the deadline to avoid possible damage claims.
Thank you in advance for your help.
In March 2021, we purchased a house from a developer under a standard developer and broker contract. The handover is scheduled for September 28, 2022. The contractually agreed deadline is September 30, 2022. In a letter regarding the handover, the developer noted that the heating system will not be fully completed by the handover date and that we will have to work with temporary solutions. He did not specify exactly what is missing or what these temporary solutions involve. However, based on verbal statements, we know that the heat pump is missing. Isn’t the absence of the heat pump a significant defect that would justify refusing the handover? I have the impression that the developer wants to push through the handover before the deadline to avoid possible damage claims.
Thank you in advance for your help.
11ant schrieb:
As a sign of differing (and probably irreconcilable without legal assistance) opinions, that would be enough for me to consider it certain that headstrong stubbornness and blind hope will become dangerous. From a purely miraculous perspective, I don't see you coming together. Mediation before confrontation, but without lawyers, this won't work out.Sad, but I agree.
However, I would also have a healthy dose of anger if someone called a house “move-in ready” that had no heating, no electricity, and 60 defects—and then got defensive when that wasn’t accepted.
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allstar8329 Sep 2022 10:13I find the topic interesting because it often seems to be the case that there are still unresolved issues and how these are dealt with.
In principle, the developer seemed willing to complete things initially, and they "almost" met the deadline. I think others have experienced much longer delays.
Unfortunately, from my personal experience at work, I have seen that the questions from a court later on were: Why didn’t you officially complain and set deadlines? Etc.
In principle, the developer seemed willing to complete things initially, and they "almost" met the deadline. I think others have experienced much longer delays.
Unfortunately, from my personal experience at work, I have seen that the questions from a court later on were: Why didn’t you officially complain and set deadlines? Etc.
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allstar833 Oct 2022 20:10@HessamA What happened next?