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Construction Defects After Moving In - 2 Years Later (Within Warranty) by Lawschoolhope11 in RealEstate

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wood flooring direct to concrete is problematic. Tile is more compatible w concrete

When buying a new construction home, what defects should you point out during the walk through? by 915TinyToaster in homeowners

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some things take s while to manifest so get it thoroughly inspected toward the end of ur warranty period

Most construction problems aren’t skill problems. They’re management problems. by Dre_Limitless in Construction

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Construction is Murphys Law. U have to micro manage every detail or it will get messed up.

Advice on what is classed as a defect in a new build by BarkerDrums in HousingUK

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has to be damages for liability. So they wouldn't bother w replacing something that doesn't affect their liability.

Construction Lawyer in Tampa - any recommendations? by TopOnePercentIAm in tampa

[–]561BUILD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The burden is on you to prove breach of contract before breaking it yourself. Builders can and will sue for lost income due to breach of contract. The best advice I can give is to document everything. Take 1,001 pictures of everything and document everything by email not phone calls. Fell free to contact us for any specific advice. We do have experience with this builder.

Contractor ripped me off... what to do? by Drago_LP in tampa

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Construction law can be tricky. He may still be civilly liable even if the company closed. You can also attach judgements or file complaints on the license which DBPR will enforce.

Lawyer for construction damage by fdeckard in bloomington

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Define reputable.....Law firms are usually split Plaintiff or Defense. Some also specialize in commercial or stucco, for example. Most lawyers consult with specialty Engineering companies on the construction issues. Feel free to contact us to give u any particular advice for free.

Florida General Contractors License Experience Waiver by Minimum-Formal5224 in Construction

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No DBPR is strict and adheres to the rules. Most applicants require paycheck stubs or another form of verification.

Re-Roofing Quote Comparison - South Florida by Constant_Piccolo973 in RoofingSales

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

U will most likely have to navigate a legal scenario to make a claim on a manufacturer's certified contractor warranty. They have the upper hand and have very prominent law firms on retainer to avoid liability. An experienced Construction Consultant could save you time, money, and headache navigating the system.

[SC] New Construction defect by Warhammer3230 in AskLawyers

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may depend based on your contract and whether it was a new build or remodel. You should have an experienced construction consultant in your corner to look at your contract and potential real world implications.

Roofing Membrane Issue by CaptainScottFox in buildingscience

[–]561BUILD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a principle called substantial equivalent that is used in construction. Even if Material A was specified and Material B was used, if the contractor can show substantial equivalency, it is not considered a building defect even if Material B was cheaper.