Construction defects do not happen that often, but when one occurs it can pose a serious risk to building owners. When determining who is at fault for a construction defect, it is important to identify whether faulty design or poor workmanship caused the problem. What...
Construction Defects
Should you check new homes for construction defects?
When you're buying a new construction home, you may think that you don't need a home inspection. However, it's possible that the workers made a mistake or cut corners while building it and installing appliances. If you discover a construction defect, New Jersey...
How to minimize construction defect liability
Owning a construction business in New Jersey can leave you open to liability. If you aren't careful, you can be held responsible for a great many unfortunate incidents including construction gaffes. This is a disaster that you can only avert through vigilance. Common...
Liability for construction defects in New Jersey
Construction defects are a common occurrence in buildings in New Jersey. Errors happen all the time, and most of them are not premeditated. However, you should not suffer consequences for such defects. Instead, you should find a way to have them corrected, especially...
Common construction defects in New Jersey
Construction defects are some of the leading causes of disputes between property owners and builders. It's important to understand the most common defects so that you can be prepared to identify and address them if they occur during your construction project. Common...
What are the most common construction defects?
You naturally expect residential and commercial buildings in New Jersey to be safe. Unfortunately, many buildings suffer from construction defects that can put everyone in danger. You should know about the most common construction defects. Facade and window leaks...
How to successfully defend a construction defect claim
There are many construction projects happening across New Jersey at any given time. Unfortunately, not every construction project goes smoothly. Sometimes, this situation leads to one party filing a construction defect claim against another business. Here are several...
What are construction defects?
Whether a contractor is building a single-story home or a massive skyscraper, the client expects the contractor to do the job right. An inspection of the complete project may reveal defects, including very dangerous ones. Defects in completed New Jersey buildings,...
Changing ownership might not affect a construction claim
Faulty construction of buildings and their ownership by condo associations has been in the news recently. Many buildings have become condominiums years after their original construction. Residents of Roseland and other areas of New Jersey may want to learn more about...
3 common construction defects
Failure to meet a buyer's reasonable expectation or construct in a workmanlike manner can result in a construction defect. A passive defect is one that can cause a diminution in value or loss of use for the property owner. According to the International Risk...