Need help with a Housing and Construction Defects matter?

You've come to the right place.  If you own property, a housing and construction defect attorney can help with problems discovered during or after construction.

Construction defect attorneys handle structural engineering defects (e.g., leaky roofs and dry rot) and contractual disputes (e.g., excessive costs of construction materials and labor and the use of defective materials).

Use FindLaw to hire a local housing and construction defects attorney if you suspect defective construction of your property.


Housing & Construction Defects Definitions

Title Defect: (n) an outstanding claim on a property that limits the ability to sell the property. Also referred to as a cloud on the title.

Statute of Repose: (n) a statute that bars a cause of action after a period of time running from a particular act (as the delivery of a product) or event even if the cause of action has not accrued (as upon discovery of a defect).

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