Lawyers With Thorough Building Knowledge
The need for construction litigation often arises when a builders' negligence purportedly has led to injury, damage or loss to purchasers. At Miller Law, Inc., we represent purchasers of homes in construction defect and building defect litigation.
Representing Plaintiff Homeowners
The lawyers at Miller Law, Inc. represent homeowners in actions arising out of defective construction of residences. These lawsuits include claims for structural property damage (i.e., damage to the home itself), personal property damage and personal injury. Further, a toxic mold infestation may easily lower the value of a home by ten to 15 percent — even after repairs.
There are many remedies available to plaintiffs. In addition to money damages, homeowners may seek remedies in equity. Accordingly, we bring actions for rescission, requesting the repurchase or "buy back" of residences which are defective in design or construction. In a 2010 arbitration award Miller Law, Inc. was able to repurchase 24 condominium units as a result of water damage and mold. The award required the developer to assume our $3 million in outstanding loans on the condos.
It is challenging to determine just how extensive damages are, and how much a construction case may be worth. One thing is generally true, however: construction law cases can become expensive quickly. Experts are needed to locate and identify defective construction and provide repair estimates. If water damage is involved and mold is suspected, hiring an industrial hygienist for mold testing may be necessary. Experts may also be needed to clean and remove the mold.
If Your Home is Improperly Designed or Constructed...
If your home has been improperly designed or constructed, you have rights that must be protected. A builder of residential property is required to construct the property in a "good and workmanlike" manner. Failure to do so usually gives homeowners the right to take legal action. A homeowner has ten (10) years, not merely the one (1) year warranty period, to request that construction defects be repaired.
You should know that the expiration of the one-year warranty on construction does not prevent you from taking action against the builder. In fact, you have up to ten years to file a lawsuit against your builder for construction defects. However, you should talk with a construction law attorney as soon as you know something is wrong. Your attorney can help you protect your interests and resolve matters efficiently, before they get worse.
To talk with the attorneys at Miller Law, Inc. about construction law, call our Sacramento, California, area law offices toll free at 888-353-0285. We can also be reached online.
