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Who Is Usually Responsible for a Leak That Appears After Handover of a New Property?
In newly built properties, there's usually a warranty from the contractor or real-estate developer covering construction defects for a set period, which typically includes plumbing issues. The exact details and scope of this warranty are set out in the purchase or handover contract itself, so reviewing those documents first is the right step before determining who is responsible, and an independent technical report can help document the condition of the problem regardless of which party ends up bearing the cost.