In general, a construction defect is a deficiency in the design or construction of a building or structure. The cause of the condition can be the result of faulty design, materials, and/or workmanship. It is important to note that structures include single-family residences, condominium units, as well as the common areas a homeowner’s association is obligated to maintain. An actionable construction defect in California is a deficiency in which a contractor, subcontractor and/or supplier could be held liable.
Deadlines to bring construction defect claims are determined by statutes of limitation. In California, homes that have a substantial completion date or close of escrow date after January 1, 2003 are governed by Civil Code Section 895, et seq. (“SB800”). This statute contains one-, two-, four-, five-, and ten-year statutes of limitations.
As a San Diego Law Firm who specializes in construction defect law, we wanted to share with you some examples of actionable construction defects.
- Water intrusion that comes through doors, windows, and roofs.
- Faulty drainage systems.
- Foundation systems that don’t stop water or vapor damage on other parts of the building/home.
- Leaking plumbing or sewer systems.
- Showers/baths that let water escape into the walls or floors.
- Cracked and/or unlevel foundations.
- Cracked exterior walls or hardscape.
- Cracked slabs.
- Structures that do not meet wind load and earthquake resistance standards.
- Substandard electrical systems.
- Chimneys and/or fireplaces that are high risk for causing fire outside of the enclosure.
Our Law Firm represents homeowner associations, high/mid-rise condominium and condominium conversion associations, single and multifamily residential homes and commercial property owners in construction defect litigation. We have over 35 years of experience handling significant construction defect cases with complex issues. Call us to set up a consultation.
If you need more information on construction defects, visit our construction defect litigation page. To contact us, call 844-492-7474 or visit our San Diego construction defect contact page.
We also practice Los Angeles construction defect litigation, Orange County construction defect litigation, Riverside construction defect litigation, and San Bernardino construction defect litigation.
