Under New Jersey law, there is both an implied warranty of habitability and an implied warranty of workmanlike construction requiring new homes to be free of serious defects. The law gives homebuyers the right to take legal action against the responsible party in the...
Many things could go wrong when building a home or other structure in New Jersey. Most of the time, you can protect against such things by doing the job well and relying on your training and knowledge. As a contractor, you have to stand behind your work. So, any...
New Jersey residents might be interested in learning that the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, which was formerly known as the Tappan Zee Bridge, may have been constructed with defective steel bolts. The New York Attorney General is reportedly investigating claims of a coverup...
Purchasing a home or commercial building in New Jersey represents a substantial investment. Therefore, shoddy construction or defective materials could result in serious financial consequences. The cost often prompts homeowners or homeowners' associations to pursue...
If you are working as a subcontractor in the construction industry in New Jersey, it is likely that at some point in time you will deal with a construction defect claim from a homeowner. These cases occur when a homeowner finds a defect within the construction of...
Construction defects can be a nightmare for construction firms, contractors and property owners. Whether the defect was the result of deficient materials, substandard work quality or deviating from architectural plans, multiple parties must usually spend significant...
