If you just moved into a new home, apartment or condo, or if after a few years, you notice a construction defect…do not hesitate. Report the defect right away. You want to be compensated for this defect, as it likely was not your fault at all. Sometimes, contractors cut corners or buy the wrong materials, or a mistake occurred.
So, what do you do once you’ve found a construction defect? First, talk to the builder or tell your condo/homeowner’s association to talk to the builder. He/she may immediately take steps to fix the problem. Many times, the builder has to do certain things in certain time frames according to a building contract, meaning he/she has a responsibility to fix the construction defect.
Unfortunately, some builders/contractors won’t fess up to the defect and will avoid or put off fixing it. At this time, you may want to get a construction defect attorney involved. Sometimes, you never have to go to trial, because just having the attorney can force the builder into realizing how serious you are.
If necessary, you will have to file a construction defect lawsuit which will fall under a negligence claim or a breach of contract claim. Negligence claims cover issues if the builder lacked skills or knowledge to do the job while a breach of contract claim encompasses issues within the product itself.
This process can be overwhelming, but an experience construction defect attorney can guide your through the claim. At our law firm, we have countless experiences with construction defect cases and we get positive settlements and results for our clients.
Our construction defect law firm can help you figure out if you have a case, whether you’re a homeowner or homeowners association. We will represent you in a construction defect litigation from start to finish. We are a San Diego-based law firm but also work with clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino counties.
To contact us, call 844-492-7474 or visit our San Diego construction defect contact page.
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