Track notices, access, repairs, retesting, deadlines and unresolved defects after keys are released.
Handover does not close the defect file
Create one register for every snag: exact location, photo, notice date, contract deadline, responsible party, repair method and retest. Record access attempts and rejected cosmetic patches. Keep safety, water ingress and system failures separate from minor finishes.
Confirm warranty and defect-liability wording with independent Thai counsel; use a qualified inspector for technical sign-off. Read the handover checklist, retention guide and buyer service.
Next step
Phuket Stay Pro can manage an evidence-led defect closeout.
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Notice periods, access, warranties, remedies and responsibility depend on the signed contract, property and current law.
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