AREAS OF PRACTICE

Homeowner Rights & Construction Defects

Members of the firm have represented owners in claims related to design and construction defects in single family homes, condominiums, apartments and commercial and high-rise buildings. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in all types matters resulting in multiple millions of dollars in settlements, verdicts and arbitration awards.

Throughout California, construction defect litigation has become an unfortunate reality impacting owners of single family homes, condominiums and most recently, condominium conversions.  Often individuals who have invested much of their life’s savings into owning a new home are disappointed to find that the construction is below par and that the builder refuses to repair serious defects.  Litigation is the remedy a homeowner uses to force the builder to pay the cost of repairing the home.
Some of the more common, yet serious problems include:

• Leaking windows and sliding doors creating potential mold problems in the walls.
• Soil movement under the house, resulting in serious cracking and structural problems.
• Faulty stucco installation.
• Cracking or moving concrete slabs.
• Roof leaks.
• Plumbing leaks and stains on the interior of the home.
• Leaking shower enclosures.

There are also a variety of factors which may define or impede your ability to recover, such as the age of your home, the date you closed escrow or whether any releases have already been granted to the builder in exchange for repairs.