DLP / Warranty Inspection in Dubai

This service is for owners who have already taken handover and are living in, or letting, the property. A DLP is a period, usually defined in the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) or construction documents, during which certain defects are to be reported and addressed. Separate warranties may also apply to particular installations. This inspection suits:

• owners approaching the end of a DLP or warranty period who want outstanding items recorded;
• owners who reported items at handover and are not sure what was resolved;
• landlords who want a structured record between tenancies;
• owners noticing recurring issues, such as staining, condensation or doors that have begun to bind.

Check your documents first. Your SPA, handover certificate or developer correspondence should state how the relevant periods are defined and how defects must be reported. Then book early enough to:

• receive and read the report;
• submit items through the correct channel and in the required format;
• leave time for the developer or responsible party to respond before any deadline.

We cannot confirm deadlines for you. If you are unsure how your contract applies, take independent advice.

The scope is set out in your quote. Because the home is occupied, the focus shifts towards how the property has performed in use. Where present and accessible, it typically covers:

• Items reported earlier: each unresolved item from your handover report or correspondence, checked again by reference.
• Signs of water: staining, discolouration, swelling or raised moisture readings near wet areas, windows, balconies and ceilings.
• Movement and wear in finishes: new cracking, lifting tiles, failed grout or sealant.
• Openings: doors and windows that have begun to bind, drop or lose their seal.
• Cooling and ventilation: uneven cooling between rooms, condensation at outlets, and extract fans that are noisy or weak.
• Fittings: loose or failing sanitaryware, taps, sockets, switches and light fittings at user level.

• deciding whether an item falls under your DLP, a warranty or any law;
• locating concealed leaks by opening finishes or other invasive methods;
• assessing whether damage was caused by use, maintenance or construction;
• common areas and building-wide systems, which are usually managed by the owners association or building management;
• appliances, specialist plant and pools unless separately agreed.

• access to every room in scope, arranged with any tenant in good time;
• water, electricity and cooling running as normal;
• reasonable clearance around wet areas, windows and stained areas;
• a copy of any earlier report or list of reported items.

The inspection provider's report records conditions on the day, including occupancy, and then lists findings by room. Where earlier items were included, each is shown with its original reference so you can see what remains open. Every finding has photographs, a description, a provider-defined priority and a suggested next step.

Submit the items through the developer's formal channel, or to the party responsible under your documents, keeping dated copies of what you sent and any reply. Developers are expected to hand over in accordance with applicable contractual standards and to address eligible defects under relevant legal and contractual obligations. An inspection report can help you document concerns and follow up.

For context, Dubai Law No. 6 of 2019 sets out specific developer liabilities for jointly owned property in Article 40. Our DLP and warranties guide summarises it as general information.

Yes. Once the responsible party says the work is complete, a Reinspection (sometimes called de-snagging) can check each item by its reference number. Its terms are confirmed in writing before it is arranged.