• The housing consumer notifies the builder.
• The defect is a result of non-compliance with the NHBRC Technical requirements
• The homebullder is in breach of his obligations to rectify a major structural defect
• The home was built by a registered home builder and was enrolled with the fund at the date of occupation
• The homebuilder no longer exists or is unwilling or unable to meet his obligations.
• Private drainage system from the structure up to the municipal connection or the cesspit connection
• Any garage or storeroom
• Any permanent outbuilding designed for residential purposes
• Any retaining wall
• In the case of sectional title unit, it includes the common property In terms of the sectional Titles Act.

The NHBRC's fund for recfiflcatlon covers a home which includes: 

• Private drainage system from the structure up to the municipal connection or the cesspit connection
• Any garage or storeroom
• Any permanent outbuilding designed for residential purposes
• Any retaining wall
• In the case of sectional title unit, it includes the common property In terms of the sectional Titles Act.