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What Is a Latent Construction Defect, and Why Does It Change Your Deadline?
A latent construction defect is a flaw in design, materials, or workmanship that stays hidden and would not show up during a reasonable inspection. Because nobody could see it, many states start the statute of limitations when the defect is discovered, not when the work was finished. The statute of repose can still cut the...
[ Read More ]How Long Is a Contractor Liable for Defective Work?
How Long Is a Contractor Liable for Defective Work? It depends on three things: the warranty, the statute of limitations, and the statute of repose. How long a contractor is liable for defective work usually runs from one year under a basic workmanship warranty to a decade or more under some state repose laws. Your...
[ Read More ]Can You Sue a Contractor for Not Pulling Permits?
Yes. You can sue a contractor for not pulling permits when the contract or local rules made permits the contractor's job and the missing permits caused you harm. That harm can include failed inspections, tear-out costs, fines, or hidden defects. Most of these claims are brought as breach of contract, negligence, or construction defect claims....
[ Read More ]How to Sue a Contractor for Bad Work on Your Home
How to Sue a Contractor for Bad Work on Your Home Learning how to sue a contractor for bad work on your home starts with proof. Document the defects, read your contract, and get an independent inspection. Then give any notice your state or contract requires. Most claims rest on breach of contract, breach of...
[ Read More ]What is The Deadline to Sue a Builder for Construction Defects?
What is The Deadline to Sue a Builder for Construction Defects? There is usually more than one deadline to sue a builder for construction defects, and the shortest one controls. Most states have a statute of limitations that runs from when the defect was discovered or should have been discovered with reasonable care. Most states...
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