However from the date of acceptance the developer can only be held accountable for the maintenance and security up to fifteen (15) days with the exception of those items covered the Statement of Warranties’. Beyond the said prescription date the company assumes that the house and lot unit is accepted in good condition. This includes obligations to repair damage or replace losses caused by normal wear and tear, vandalism, theft, fortuitous events and/or acts of God.
Except those items covered in the Acknowledgment of Statement of Warranties, maintenance and repair of the housing unit(s) shall be the responsibility of the Buyer after two (2) from the date of unit acceptance, reckoned from the date on the Certificate of Housing Inspection & Acceptance (CHIA).
Included in Warranties
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- Temite Control – Thirty (30) days from our acceptance (not necessarily physical occupancy) of unit, reckoned from the date of our signature on the CHIA;
- Waterline Leaks – Thirty (30) days from our acceptance (not necessarily physical occupancy) of unit,reckoned from the date of out signature on the CHIA;
- Firewall Leaks – One (1) year from acceptance (not necessarily physical occupancy) of unit, reckoned from the date of our signature on the CHIA;
- Clogged Sewer / Drainage pipes – Thirty (30) days from our acceptance (not necessarily physical occupancy) of unit, reckoned from the date of our signature on the CHIA;
- Toilet & Bathroom WaterProofing – Thirty (30) days from our acceptance (not necessarily physical occupancy) of unit, reckoned from the date of our signature on the CHIA;
- Locksets Performance – seven (7) days from our acceptance (not necessarily physical occupancy) of units, reckoned from the date of our signature on the CHIA;
- Plumbing / Electrical Fixtures (faucets, toilets, shower heads, switches, outlets, receptacles, breakers, p-traps, floor drains, etc.) – Seven (7) days from our acceptance (not necessarily physical occupancy) of units, reckoned from the date of our signature on the CHIA;
- Roof Leaks – One (1) year from acceptance (not necessarily physical occupancy) of unit, reckoned from the date of our signature on the CHIA;
- Painting – One (1) year warranty against bubbling / peeling of paint only; i.e. fading, water marks, chalking, hairline cracks, or other damages to painted surfaces are not covered.
Not Included in Warranties
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- Termite Control – If house extensions or improvements were conducted which involve soil excavation on the property;
- Waterline Leaks – If there has been alteration on the layout of pipes or replace plumbing fixtures;
- Clogged Sewer / Drainage pipes – If alterations were done to the layout of pipes, or misuse the plumbing fixtures (e.g. flushing items into the toilet not intended for flushing, food in the kitchen sink’s drainage line, etc.);
- Firewall Leaks – if alterations were made on the roofing layout / roof materials, such that the firewall’s roof capping is damaged or removed, and its top surface is exposed to the element;
- Toilet & Bathroom Waterproofing – If there was a replacement / change / crack the tiles due to misuse; if we replace the water closet, lavatory, or other plumbing fixtures;
- Locksets Performance – If there are replacement or mis-use on the installed items;
- Plumbing / Electrical Fixtures – If there are replacement or mis-use on the installed items;
- Roof Leaks – If there were replacements, alterations, or modifications on the existing roofing and/or its accessories; if we install antennas, telecom equipment, or any action that punches holes into or create cracks in the roofing materials.
- Painting – If we cause damage to painted surfaces, re-paint, or apply different colors of paint onto painted surfaces.