Identifying defects and non-compliances during the process to establish a JP

[malcolminthemiddle]

Recommendations please. The Owners want to identify any defects and non-compliances with the license so these can be rectified before taking-over the common areas and facilities from the Developer during the process to establish a JP. Looking for an established company that can act on behalf of the Buyers to survey and report on any defects and non-compliances. Thanks in advance.

[blackcab]

What do you mean when you say "license" and "non-compliance"?

 

Are you looking for a structural survey? A condition report? A specification survey to check compliance against spec? A fire compliance survey?

 

Or do you want the application for a hotel license or a condominium checked?

 

I would need more detail to reply.

[malcolminthemiddle]

Defects in any common facility (whether constructed by the Developer or utility provider) being handed-over to the Buyers. These include storm drains, roads, electricity supply, street lighting, security, buildings etc. According to the Land Development Act these should be in new condition at hand-over.

 

Non-compliance or deviation from the common areas and facilities detailed in the development license.

[KKr]

On 12/20/2020 at 3:35 PM, malcolminthemiddle said:

 

Non-compliance or deviation from the common areas and facilities detailed in the development license

don’t forget the ventilation shafts and building permit

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, KKr said:

don’t forget the ventilation shafts and building permit

and swimming pool specs and filter equipment and lighting.

[blackcab]

On 12/20/2020 at 3:35 PM, malcolminthemiddle said:

Defects in any common facility (whether constructed by the Developer or utility provider) being handed-over to the Buyers. These include storm drains, roads, electricity supply, street lighting, security, buildings etc. According to the Land Development Act these should be in new condition at hand-over.

 

Non-compliance or deviation from the common areas and facilities detailed in the development license.

 

That would be a very superficial inspection and it would be almost worthless. What you should be in possession of is a complete specification for the project. The surveyor would reference the specification then check whether the construction matched the agreed specification. Any deviations would be noted, measured and photographed, and a comprehensive report would be prepared.

 

You can limit the scope of the inspection to any areas you wish to save cost, but without the project specification the surveyor will be working on absolute minimums, which is somewhat of a pointless exercise.

 

Is there a comprehensive project specification?

 

Was the project inspected during construction and a photographic record kept?

[malcolminthemiddle]

15 hours ago, blackcab said:

 

That would be a very superficial inspection and it would be almost worthless. What you should be in possession of is a complete specification for the project. The surveyor would reference the specification then check whether the construction matched the agreed specification. Any deviations would be noted, measured and photographed, and a comprehensive report would be prepared.

 

You can limit the scope of the inspection to any areas you wish to save cost, but without the project specification the surveyor will be working on absolute minimums, which is somewhat of a pointless exercise.

 

Is there a comprehensive project specification?

 

Was the project inspected during construction and a photographic record kept?

The scope and specification of the common areas and facilities is detailed in the development license. If interested please PM me with an expression of interest.