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Defect liability period

A set period after completion during which you must fix defects in your work at no cost.

The defect liability period (DLP) is a window after practical completion — often 6 to 12 months — when you’re responsible for rectifying defects that appear in your work. Retention money is frequently held until the DLP ends.

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