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Are second and subsequent owners of the property covered for after-sales matters of the code?  Point 4 of the scope states that they are, but under section 4.1 of the guidance document it reads that 'the above obligation to inform does not apply to second and subsequent owners...' and goes on to state that the home builder is only responsible for items covered under the warranty's 2 year Defects (Builder's Obligations) Period.

Second and subsequent homeowners can benefit from the Code but only in respect of the after sales processes that the Home Builder has in place in respect of the their behaviour to resolve defective workmanship in the Home under the responsibilities placed on them under the Home Warranty.