what qualifies as deficient work and which types of work will be covered. Because contractors typically want to preserve their reputation and do not want to make out-of-pocket repairs to completed projects, this standard warranty affords owners confidence that contractors will perform quality work during the project. FIT-AND-FINISH WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS The general contractor’s typical
12-month warranty excludes certain items from repair.
The first set of exclusions is usually for materials or equipment covered by an existing manufacturer’s warranty. At the end of your project, the contractor will provide you with the manufacturer’s warranty information for the materials, so you can contact the manufacturer directly for repairs. It is important to review these documents carefully and complete any necessary registrations to ensure all equipment has appropriate warranty coverage. Excluded items typically include appliances, pool equipment, and specialty equipment. The second set of exclusions deals with damage caused by owner or tenant neglect, improper maintenance, and outside forces such as natural disasters. The 12-month warranty is a good faith offering by the contractor to correct work they are responsible for, but as an owner, you have the responsibility to properly maintain and care for the property. If the contractor has reasonable doubt the damage was caused by owner neglect, they will not agree to complete repairs. Similarly, the contractor is not responsible for completing repairs caused by outside forces, such as a natural or other disaster. Those
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