Prepared by OMEGA CFM Building Contracting L.L.C. · Property care and contracting guidance.
One year for installations
In jointly owned property, the developer must repair or replace defective mechanical and electrical works, sanitary and sewerage installations for one year from handover to the owner (Law 6 of 2019, Art. 40(b)). If the owner refrains from taking possession, the year instead runs from the project completion certificate. Confirm the applicable dates and facts.
Ten years for structure
The developer must remedy defects in the structural parts for ten years from the project completion certificate (Art. 40(a)). Other rights may also apply; obtain advice on the contracts and law relevant to your property.
Standalone villas
For a villa outside a jointly owned scheme, check the sale and construction contracts, warranties and applicable statutory rights with a qualified adviser.
Keep a record that can be followed up
Check the actual completion and handover dates and relevant contract or warranty documents. Report concerns promptly through the responsible party’s process; do not assume an inspection extends a legal deadline.
- Keep located, dated photographs and the submitted observation list.
- Save reference numbers, replies and rectification updates.
- Review unresolved items before an applicable deadline rather than waiting until it ends.
- Confirm permissions and warranty implications before alterations.
- Agree any separate reinspection scope and charge.
An inspection records condition; it does not decide liability
Tell OMEGA the purpose and relevant dates when requesting an inspection. Accessible findings and photographs can help organise the issue, but responsibility and remedies depend on the facts, applicable law and contracts. A standard property report does not certify the structure or prove every concealed defect.