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Things you need to know about Construction Defects

A home is the luxurious long-term asset, most people make in their life.  So, it is essential to have knowledge of what legal action you can face for construction defects. As a Real Estate Litigation Attorney, I can tell that contacting the contractor or builder and explaining to them the defect won’t resolve the problem always. If you are building your home in a big city Like LA, construction involves multiple parties and which leads to construction defects a lot. Sometimes when mold or other health hazards take place, you need Real Estate Litigation Attorney Los Angeles like ours. So, the defects do not lower the value of your beloved home and undermine your investment.

Basic of Construction Defects:

First and foremost, we need to know the root of the construction defect. It may be in the faulty design, defective materials, or the work performed on site. This is a vital distinction, as we would know which party is accountable for the defect. In any event, our attorney is capable enough to help you work out the problem.

Types of Construction Defects:

You can encounter any number of construction defects in your home. Some defects come to notice at once while others are discovered many years later. Such as the use of cheap material in pillars that slowly shows a reduction of strength in the building. Some other common construction defects are faulty electrical or heating systems, water leakage, dry rot, etc.

Many times, the contractor rush the construction and result in an unstable foundation, and this kind of defect can happen due to inappropriate design. Even a well-constructed house with the best material can have defects if it suffers from structural and architectural errors.  

As a Real Estate Litigation Attorney, we can help you resolve your issue even if more than one party is involved in the design, construction, material supply and is responsible for the defect.

Toxic Mold:

Toxic mold also comes under construction defect as they are responsible for the creation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs are harmful toxins which can cause respiratory illness and other health issues. These are normally created in a house with faulty materials or inadequate ventilation. If you have a house with toxic mold and become ill due to it, then you have a valid injury claim, and a construction defect case against the party involved, i.e., architects and engineers, contractors and subcontractors, and material suppliers. We as Real Estate Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles can also take your case if your house is pre-owned by someone else and file a lawsuit against him.