What could purchasers do to resolve disputes on defective works in buildings and common property?
Ans : Disputes on defective works in buildings are private matters to be resolved between the purchasers and vendor. Where the disputes cannot be resolved amicably, the purchaser may wish to refer them to the Conciliation Panel of the Real Estate Developers Association of Singapore (REDAS). REDAS has set up the Conciliation Panel as an alternative method of resolving disputes for home purchasers with grievances on building defects. As a last resort, the purchaser may have to take legal action against the vendor. Similarly, disputes on the quality of building materials or the standard of workmanship are governed by the agreement entered into between the purchaser and vendor and would have to be resolved privately and are outside the purview of the Commissioner of Buildings. In the same manner, if the disputes on defects are brought to the attention of the Commissioner of Buildings, the Commissioner may advise the developer to rectify or make good the defects. For unsatisfactory maintena
