Deadline setting handover + joker last installment

How do I have to proceed legally if I want to enforce a handover date from the general contractor [GU]? According to the contract, a construction period of 6 months is targeted. Drying times, holidays, etc. are not taken into account. I have no idea how to calculate from the start of construction to the end. We are currently in the 8th month. Only painting work and flooring work remain inside. Outside there are still a few small things, but they still allow moving in. An end should be in sight, but the craftsmen are not getting moving (too much work). However, I need a defined date in order to possibly pass on costs such as rent, etc. to the [GU]. Another point is the last payment: I wanted to withhold this until everything is completed. However, the [GU] only provides the documents, which I also need for the [KFW] for a repayment grant, once everything is paid. What do you think about this? That way I give up my last trump card and later have to chase after the elimination of defects myself, or I forgo the grant... What do you suggest?

The construction time guarantee or the completion date unfortunately rarely serve to put the general contractor (GU) in default. BECAUSE: The GU is only responsible for delays that he himself is accountable for (e.g., craftsmen commissioned too late, poor planning, etc.) He is not liable for delays that are not his fault. This refers to late material deliveries, illness of individual craftsmen, insolvency of a craft business, slow approval processes, etc. Usually, the GU always finds reasons for which he is not responsible, which is why the completion period ultimately is not worth the paper it is written on.

The KfW subsidy is anyway only credited to you on the last loan installments; the energy calculation is not urgent at all. It is only allowed to be completed after full completion.

Be careful: The final handover sometimes occurs automatically through moving in. That means regardless of how many defects are still open.

Watch out: The final handover sometimes happens automatically through moving in. That means, regardless of how many defects are still open.

I was told here: There are partial acceptances. Or rather, a neutral expert accompanies the handover. Outstanding points are documented. That means I can already move in. Now it’s just a matter of defining how to deal with the last installment: The general contractor wants us to pay it in full, and any defects will be rectified later according to the protocol. That’s inconvenient for me because I constantly have to follow up. I want: Outstanding defects to be assessed and deducted from the last installment. That way, the general contractor can only claim payment for the services actually rendered at the time of handover. I would find that fair. If the defects are fixed afterwards, then this amount can be invoiced to me again. I’m curious how we can come to a fair agreement for both sides....

I was told here: There are partial acceptances. Or rather, a neutral expert accompanies the handover. Outstanding points are documented. That means I can already move in. Now it is only a matter of defining how to handle the last installment: The general contractor wants us to pay it in full and any defects will be rectified afterwards according to the protocol. That is unfavorable for me because I always have to follow up. I want: Outstanding defects to be evaluated and subtracted from the last installment. This way, the general contractor can only claim payment for the actual services performed at the time of handover. I would find that fair. If the defects are corrected afterwards, then this amount can be invoiced to me again. I am curious how we can agree on something fair for both sides....

Then tell him how you see the situation. Defects are documented and afterwards you want to see dates when they will be fixed so that the funds can be released.

The general contractor must be in a bad situation if he’s worried about 5-10k.

I don't believe that the GU is doing badly. It's just about the fact that he doesn't want to put in any effort to get the money. Basically, I feel the same way.

I don't believe that the GU is doing badly. It's just about him not wanting to make any effort to get the money. Basically, I'm the same.

believe me, currently you will have to chase after the defects. The books are full