gundi1975
2010-12-12 11:07:46
- #1
Hello community,
we are facing a big question mark and hope to get some advice from you...
We have received an appointment for the handover of the property on 17.12. According to the contract, the handover is at move-in readiness, at the latest by 30.12.10. However, we know that the house will definitely not be finished by this date. Among other things, there is no electricity or water connection (upon inquiry due to bad weather in the last 3 weeks). We are aware that we can refuse the handover since it is not move-in ready. However, some questions have arisen for us if we should accept it anyway:
1. Insurance: Who is liable if a craftsman or a third party is injured on our property because it was not properly secured or if damage occurs to the house?
2. Remaining work: Are we then the ones who have to pressure the local suppliers and craftsmen to complete the remaining work?
3. If a list of defects with a deadline for completion is recorded at the handover, is the house still considered handed over? Could we then enter the house or is the handover postponed until the next appointment?
We have been told that the handover is made so that we can already actively work in the house, e.g. wallpapering, painting, etc. But the fear that the construction company might then withdraw from responsibility is quite big. On the other hand, it would be convenient for us time-wise if we could already start in the house. We hope you have some suggestions on our questions. We are very grateful to you.
Thank you very much,
Regards gundi
we are facing a big question mark and hope to get some advice from you...
We have received an appointment for the handover of the property on 17.12. According to the contract, the handover is at move-in readiness, at the latest by 30.12.10. However, we know that the house will definitely not be finished by this date. Among other things, there is no electricity or water connection (upon inquiry due to bad weather in the last 3 weeks). We are aware that we can refuse the handover since it is not move-in ready. However, some questions have arisen for us if we should accept it anyway:
1. Insurance: Who is liable if a craftsman or a third party is injured on our property because it was not properly secured or if damage occurs to the house?
2. Remaining work: Are we then the ones who have to pressure the local suppliers and craftsmen to complete the remaining work?
3. If a list of defects with a deadline for completion is recorded at the handover, is the house still considered handed over? Could we then enter the house or is the handover postponed until the next appointment?
We have been told that the handover is made so that we can already actively work in the house, e.g. wallpapering, painting, etc. But the fear that the construction company might then withdraw from responsibility is quite big. On the other hand, it would be convenient for us time-wise if we could already start in the house. We hope you have some suggestions on our questions. We are very grateful to you.
Thank you very much,
Regards gundi