Defects liability period
nounde·fects li·a·bil·i·ty pe·ri·odpronounced DEE-fekts ly-ə-BIL-ə-tee PEER-ee-əd
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Defects liability period mean?
A short window, typically 3 to 6 months after a new build is handed over, during which the builder must fix any defects in workmanship or materials at no cost to you. This is separate from the longer statutory warranty.
How the noun Defects liability period is used
During the defects liability period, we reported cracking in the garage slab and the builder fixed it at no cost to us within two weeks.
Synonyms
defect rectification period
Related words
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MLA citation: "Defects liability period." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/defects-liability-period. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Defects liability period." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/defects-liability-period.
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