DEFECTS LIABILITY CERTIFICATE

Project Details

Project Name: [Insert Project Name] Project Address: [Insert Full Site Address] Contract Reference Number: [Insert Contract Number]

Parties

Principal/Client: [Insert Client Name] Builder/Contractor: [Insert Builder or Company Name] ABN: [Insert Builder ABN]

Certificate Details

Date of Practical Completion: [DD/MM/YYYY] Length of Defects Liability Period: [Insert number] months/weeks Date Defects Liability Period Expired: [DD/MM/YYYY] Date of Final Inspection: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Declaration

We, [Insert Builder or Company Name], hereby certify that:

1. All defects notified by the Principal during the Defects Liability Period have been rectified.
2. All work required to be completed under the contract has been carried out to a satisfactory standard.
3. The works are now fully compliant with the requirements of the contract dated [Insert Date of Contract].

List of Rectified Defects

Description of Defect	Date Rectified	Initials of Inspector
[Describe Defect 1]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Insert Initials]
[Describe Defect 2]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Insert Initials]
[Describe Defect 3]	[DD/MM/YYYY]	[Insert Initials]

Release of Security

This certificate constitutes the authority for the release of the following security held under the contract:

• Retention Money: $[Insert Amount]
• Bank Guarantee / Security Bond: Number [Insert Guarantee Number]

Final Payment

The final payment due to the Contractor in the sum of $[Insert Final Amount] is now payable in accordance with the contract terms.

Signed and Agreed

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[Authorised Representative for Builder]

Position: [Insert Position] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

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[Authorised Representative for Principal/Client]

Position: [Insert Position] Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]