Home Check Defect Inspection

Underpinning is a method of construction that sees the depth of the foundations to a building being increased. The soil beneath the existing foundation is excavated and is replaced with foundation material, normally concrete, in phases. Underpinning requires close attention to design, methodology and safety procedures.

ABOUT UNDERPINNING Underpinning is a construction technique used to strengthen and stabilize the foundation of a building or structure. It involves...

https://www.propertyguru.com.my/property-guides/understanding-housing-development-act-malaysia-hda-and-defect-liability-9580

Understanding Housing Development Act Malaysia (HDA) And Defect Liability New homes in Malaysia are warrantied against defects for a certain period, as set by the Housing Development Act (HDA). Find out more about it here!

Home Defect Inspection Melaka

Type of Property : Single Storey Semi-D
Location : Taman Muhibah, Melaka

Contact us for more information and quotation.
http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781

Defect Inspection Johor

Type of Property : Double Storey Terrace Landed Property
Location : Taman Bestari Indah 1, Johor

Contact us for more information and quotation.
http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781

Home Defect Inspection Melaka

Type of Property : Single Storey Terrace Landed Property

Location : Taman Bukit Rambai Putra, Melaka

Contact us for more information and quotation.

http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781

Defect Inspection Melaka
Defect Inspection Johor
Defect Inspection Negeri sembilan

Contact us for more information and quotation.
http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781

Defect Inspection Melaka

Type of Property : Double Storey Terrace Landed Property
Location : Taman Krubong Height, Melaka

Contact us for more information and quotation.

http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781
http://wa.me/601156564781

WHAT ARE LATENT DEFECTS?

Latent defects are potential invisible faults that are not been identified through general
inspection[1] Those are defects and damages caused by improper design, poor workmanship, or
construction material problem. Latent defects are opposite to apparent patent defects [2] It could
only be found after several years of occupancy or long after the defects liability period (DLP) has
expired, even with good care.

THE LIMITATION (AMENDMENT) ACT 2018 (ACT A1566)
The Limitation (Amendment) Act 2018 is an amendment to the Limitation Act 1953 that redresses
the injustice which comes into force on 1 September 2019, especially in the case involving latent
defects. Section 6A has been introduced after Section 6 in the principal Act (ACT 254). Section
6A allows an extension of three years from the date of latent defects discovery to initiate
the action. It only applies if the following conditions are met[1][5][6]
:
1. The action is commenced after the 6 years limitation from the date of latent damages
occurrence;
2. The claim is for defects not involving personal injuries;
3. The action shall not be brought after the 15 years limitation from the date of latent
damages occurrence (Section 24A).




Source :

Latent Defects : Beyond Defect Liability Period - Limitation Period for Latent Defects Latent defects are potential invisible faults that are not been identified through general inspection. They are defects and damages caused by design, workmanship, or material problem.