Some states have laws designed to reduce
the amount of legal action stemming from
construction defect issues. The
obligations of the property owners and
the construction companies are spelled
out in these laws and failure to comply
with them may restrict either party from
taking legal action.
The state laws have similarities, such
as the requirement for written notice
from the claimant and the contractor’s
entitlement to a reasonable inspection
after the notice of claim. However,
there are notable differences in the
laws, too. It is important that
contractors understand their rights and
responsibilities under the law in the
state or states where they operate.
The attached documents highlight the
rights and responsibilities of each
party in a specific state. To view
construction defect laws in their
entirety, you may go to
www.findlaw.com. If you find
yourself involved in a construction
defect action, you should involve your
legal counsel and your insurance agent
immediately.
The information in the documents linked
above is provided for informational
purposes only and is not offered as
legal or professional advice by FCCI
Services, Inc. and its affiliates
(FCCI). The information contained in
such documents is not a substitute for
obtaining legal or professional advice
from your own independent legal counsel.
FCCI does not guarantee the information
contained in these documents is
error-free or is the latest version of
the states’ statutes. FCCI urges you to
consult an attorney in the relevant
jurisdiction as to matters of
interpretation and application of the
relevant statutes.
