Real Estate Litigation

Construction defects have a wide range of severity. Construction defects can be relatively insignificant, such as an aesthetic blemish or a leaky faucet. But they can also be very significant and even dangerous, such as a cracked foundation or susceptibility to a landslide.

Regardless of the severity, all construction defects are an unnecessary annoyance to any new homeowner or condo owner. If a sensible plan design is implemented responsibly, there is no reason for any major construction defects. The talented construction defect attorneys of Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin and Mendoza will help reverse the damage of any construction defect. We represent homeowners and homeowner associations in dispute with contractors, developers, and builders.

Construction defects include, but are not limited too...

  • Structural damage
  • Cracks in the foundation, driveway, walls, floor, or ceiling
  • Water intrusion and leaks
  • Inadequate drainage
  • Mold and mildew
  • Fire hazards
  • Doors or windows that will not close
  • Electrical problems
  • All around poor construction
  • Landslides and subsidence
  • Any resulting personal injury

Construction defects generally arise from negligence on the part of a new home or condo's architect, property development planner, builder, or anyone else involved in the planning or construction of the housing. This negligence may be the result of the...

  • Choice of housing location
  • Design of the housing
  • Quality of building materials
  • Quality of construction
  • Level of planning
  • Other negligent choices