This notice must include:

• the date the defects liability period ends;
• the amount of retention to be paid; and
• the date the retention amount will be paid.

If the defect liability period relates to the defect liability period for a higher contract, the subcontractor must also give the sub-subcontractor a S67NC Notice End Defect Period.pdf. If the subcontractor cannot give notice within 10 business days due to the time it receives its notice the subcontractor must give notice to its sub-subcontractors  within 5 business days after receiving the notice.

Penalties may apply for failing to release a retention or security in accordance with the building contact.