Handover is not a ceremony; it is a technical session. You walk the unit item by item, record every observation in writing, and only then sign the delivery minutes.
What you inspect
- Levels and finishing quality of floors, walls and ceilings under daylight.
- Doors and windows: alignment, insulation, locks and smooth operation.
- Plumbing: water pressure, drainage speed, and no leaks under sinks.
- Electrical: every socket, switch, distribution board labels and earthing.
- Common areas: lobby, stairs, lighting, elevator certificate and roof insulation.
What you sign
The delivery minutes list the unit data, the executed specification, the meter readings, and an annex of observations with a correction date for each one. A signature without that annex removes your strongest documented right.
A written observation with a date is worth more than ten verbal promises.
What stays under warranty
- Structural safety and waterproofing for the period stated in the contract.
- Plumbing and electrical networks against execution defects.
- Installed equipment according to each supplier's warranty certificate.
Keep a copy of the minutes, the observation annex and the warranty certificates in one file — they are your reference for any future claim.
HandoverWarrantyBuyer guide
