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Legal Obligations & Warranty Insights for Builders
Legal Framework
Registration is required under the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act (1998). Operating without NHBRC registration can lead to fines or bans from new projects.
What Rights Does the NHBRC Guarantee?
- Structural Warranty (5 years): Protects against major defects—settlement, structural failure, foundation cracks.
- Roof Leak Warranty (1 year): Covering water entry issues after occupation.
- Minor Defects Warranty (3 months): Small repairs like plaster cracking, minor leaks, or plaster chips.
What Consumers Expect
Homeowners expect accountability, quality, and remedies from builders. NHBRC registration signals credibility and ensures homeowners can commit to your services with assurance.
Protecting Your Business
Registration minimizes risk—complaints are assessed through NHBRC processes, you’re compliant with municipal and lending requirements, and your projects’ credibility increases.
